September 1, 1966
The Uses of Computers in Science
The main impact of the computer on science promises to come not in its role as a powerful research instrument but rather as an active participant in the development of scientific theories
This article was originally published with the title “ The Uses of Computers in Science ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 215 No. 3 ( September 1966 ) , p. 160
doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican0966-160
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