Clifford Stoll
Clifford Stoll
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Clifford A. Stoll is a renowned American astronomer, educator, and science writer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 8, 1946
Still alive (no death date listed)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Astronomer, Educator, Science Writer
Early Life and Background
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Clifford Stoll was born in 1946 in Seattle, Washington. He developed an interest in astronomy at a young age and went on to study the subject at the University of California, Berkeley. After completing his undergraduate degree, Stoll pursued his Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Major Accomplishments
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Discovery of Dark Matter: In 1995, Stoll was part of a team that discovered dark matter, a previously unknown form of matter that makes up approximately 27% of the universe's mass-energy density.
Astronomical Research: Throughout his career, Stoll has conducted extensive research on various astronomical topics, including galaxy evolution and star formation.
Notable Works or Actions
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"Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway" (1995): In this book, Stoll critiques the hype surrounding the internet and information technology.
Numerous Scientific Papers: Stoll has published numerous papers in leading scientific journals, including The Astrophysical Journal and The Astronomical Journal.
Impact and Legacy
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Stoll's contributions to astronomy have had a lasting impact on our understanding of the universe. His work on dark matter has helped scientists better comprehend the composition of the cosmos.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Clifford Stoll is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful critiques of technology and science. His book "Silicon Snake Oil" provided a contrarian perspective on the internet's potential, which resonated with readers seeking a more nuanced understanding of emerging technologies.
Stoll's unique blend of scientific expertise and writing talent has made him a respected voice in both the scientific community and beyond. His work continues to inspire new generations of scientists, educators, and writers.
Quotes by Clifford Stoll
So what? Somebody’s always had control over information, and others have always tried to steal it. Read Machiavelli. As technology changes, sneakiness finds new expressions.” Martha.
Of course. NSA is rumored to tape record every transatlantic telephone conversation. Maybe they’d recorded this session.
Cliff, I’d like to take over, but our charter prevents it. NSA can’t engage in domestic monitoring, even if we’re asked. That’s prison term stuff.
I spend almost as much time figuring out what’s wrong with my computer as I do actually using it.
It’s a great medium for trivia and hobbies, but not the place for reasoned, reflective judgment. Suprisingly often, discussions degenerate into acrimony, insults and flames.
If you don’t have an e-mail address, you’re in the Netherworld. If you don’t have your own World Wide Web page, you’re a nobody.
I sense an insatiable demand for connectivity. Maybe all these people have discovered important uses for the Internet. Perhaps some of them feel hungry for a community that our real neighborhoods don’t deliver. At least a few must wonder what the big deal is.
When I’m online, I’m alone in a room, tapping on a keyboard, staring at a cathode-ray tube.
It’s easier to apologize afterwards than getting something allowed in the first place.
The Internet has no such organization – files are made available at random locations. To search through this chaos, we need smart tools, programs that find resources for us.