Dr. Randy Pausch, R.I.P

25 Jul 2008

Dr. Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon CS professor, Dead at 47.

I didn't know him before I saw the following video, which is one of the most beautiful, inspirational and thought-provoking presentations I've seen in my life.

P.S. Here's a more recent presentation he gave last May to Carnegie Mellon students:

Passion and love.

Posted by François Nonnenmacher on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM

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Why hasn't any of my teachers given me such a brilliant lecture ? You're right it's awesomely inspiring.

ELM143 | July 27, 2008 2:24 AM

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