Computer Science Evolution: Moore's Law to Multicores

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This lecture by the instructor reflects on their journey in computer science, from seizing opportunities to lessons learned. It covers the impact of Moore's Law on computer performance, the evolution to multicores, and the four revolutions in computing. The lecture delves into the instructor's experiences at UC Berkeley, their research on parallelizing Lisp code, and their work at Microsoft Research. It also discusses their involvement in projects like SPUR and Singularity, as well as their tenure as the dean of a computer science school. The lecture concludes with insights on cloud computing, faculty management, and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.

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