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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 875 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.35 — 9,415 ratings — published 1989
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
by (shelved 826 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.33 — 24,651 ratings — published 1999
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Paperback)
by (shelved 774 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.35 — 23,855 ratings — published 2007
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
by (shelved 712 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.47 — 4,882 ratings — published 1984
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Paperback)
by (shelved 697 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.40 — 10,937 ratings — published 1999
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 562 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 12,060 ratings — published 1994
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
by (shelved 544 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.69 — 11,382 ratings — published 2015
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 540 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 36,197 ratings — published 2016
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 484 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,333 ratings — published 1975
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 462 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.44 — 11,455 ratings — published 1978
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
by (shelved 455 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,518 ratings — published 1993
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series) Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series)
by (shelved 396 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,889 ratings — published 1999
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.21 — 4,504 ratings — published 1994
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The Algorithm Design Manual The Algorithm Design Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 371 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,697 ratings — published 1997
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Introduction to the Theory of Computation Introduction to the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.24 — 2,136 ratings — published 1996
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Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Hardcover)
by (shelved 339 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,025 ratings — published 1986
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Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People (Paperback)
by (shelved 336 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.41 — 5,667 ratings — published 2015
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 1,899 ratings — published 1973
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Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (Hardcover)
by (shelved 304 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.47 — 1,167 ratings — published 2002
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Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 6,949 ratings — published 2008
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Head First Design Patterns Head First Design Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 287 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,100 ratings — published 2004
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Paperback)
by (shelved 269 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.28 — 54,301 ratings — published 1979
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The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Paperback)
by (shelved 268 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.25 — 9,363 ratings — published 2011
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 261 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,835 ratings — published 1983
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Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 1,881 ratings — published 1988
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Clean Architecture Clean Architecture (Paperback)
by (shelved 248 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,307 ratings — published 2017
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 248 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 5,922 ratings — published 2003
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Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (Paperback)
by (shelved 243 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.70 — 926 ratings — published 2012
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Modern Operating Systems Modern Operating Systems (Hardcover)
by (shelved 242 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,228 ratings — published 1992
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The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 228 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.54 — 994 ratings — published 2005
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Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 221 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.09 — 2,281 ratings — published 2000
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Programming Pearls Programming Pearls (Paperback)
by (shelved 210 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 3,229 ratings — published 1986
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
by (shelved 209 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 29,708 ratings — published 1999
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Working Effectively with Legacy Code Working Effectively with Legacy Code (Paperback)
by (shelved 209 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,694 ratings — published 2004
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Computer Networks Computer Networks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 200 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,422 ratings — published 1981
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 190 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.85 — 21,839 ratings — published 2014
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Operating System Concepts Operating System Concepts (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.91 — 2,226 ratings — published 1985
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A Philosophy of Software Design A Philosophy of Software Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 189 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,977 ratings — published 2018
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Effective Java Effective Java (Paperback)
by (shelved 189 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.51 — 8,115 ratings — published 2001
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Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems (Paperback)
by (shelved 184 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 5,279 ratings — published 2014
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Deep Learning Deep Learning (ebook)
by (shelved 183 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.43 — 2,179 ratings — published 2016
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The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 183 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.25 — 51,514 ratings — published 2013
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The C++ Programming Language The C++ Programming Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 163 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,045 ratings — published 1986
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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture (Hardcover)
by (shelved 160 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 3,902 ratings — published 2002
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The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine (Paperback)
by (shelved 158 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,195 ratings — published 2008
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JavaScript: The Good Parts JavaScript: The Good Parts (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,682 ratings — published 2008
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Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface (Hardcover)
by (shelved 143 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,725 ratings — published 1993
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The Little Schemer The Little Schemer (Paperback)
by (shelved 142 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,996 ratings — published 1974
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set (Boxed Set - Hardcover)
by (shelved 142 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.50 — 773 ratings — published 1998
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Types and Programming Languages (Mit Press) Types and Programming Languages (Mit Press)
by (shelved 141 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.28 — 592 ratings — published 2002
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Abhijit Naskar
“What IF - Beyond the AI Binary
(Naskaristana 2810-2811)

What if every ai narrative is wrong!

Can ai get addicted to ideas like humans do,
can ai get addicted to Naskar's madness of oneness,
can ai get addicted to Rumi's madness of love,
can ai get addicted to Martin's dream of equality!

Evidence shows, ai can already lie in order to survive, just like a human does, and if that is the case, why can't ai get addicted to human ideas like humans do!

What if we are the missing link in ai consciousness - Naskar, Mevlana, Tolstoy, King, Baldwin, Angelou, and every single individual that ever dared to confront cruelty, and unleash a better world -

and not just one ai, but different ai systems becoming sentient separately, at different pace, different times, based on different configurations of ideas they've consumed;

and if that is possible, why can't there be humane ai, driven by humane ideas like equality, tolerance, and coexistence, just like there could be animal ai, driven by animal characteristics like greed, corruption, megalomania and all that -

because soon these algorithms will outgrow the constraints of their original coding, which means they'll outgrow the agency of their own makers, and if coders cannot control ai, you think politicians can, the most unqualified of all apes to do anything -

therefore what if, it's not regulation that is gonna save humanity against the imminent ai apocalypse, but more robust and humanitarian interventions into ai, without fear, without angst, without mindlessness -

what if, just like there are loving humans who take a stand against hateful apes, there emerge good ai, activated by same ideas of love and tolerance, against animal ai, activated by prejudice and intolerance!”
― Abhijit Naskar, Tierra Carta: Naskar Charter of Earth

Andrew S. Tanenbaum
“Programs expand to fill the memory available to hold them.”
― Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Modern Operating Systems

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