Computer scientist known for pioneering work on object-oriented programming and GUI design. Led the design and development of the first modern windowed computer desktop interface and co-developed the Smalltalk programming language. Received the Turing Award in 2003.

Alex J. O’Connor is founder of the “Cosmic Skeptic” YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format. A recent graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College, Oxford University, Alex is an international public speaker and debater, having delivered addresses across multiple continents at conferences, universities, and local drinking groups, as well as debated ethics, religion, and politics with a number of high-profile opponents before college audiences, on radio talk shows and on national television.

Democratizing knowledge one tweet at a time. I talk about Computer Science, AI, Education, Philosophy. Co-founder @syalia_srl

Curiositist and generalist. Sharing to you about the joy of having a curiosity-driven life.