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Paul Allen

(1953–2018) Inventor

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Paul Allen talks about finding work that makes a real difference, whether it is fixing a problem or launching a new project. He explains AI2 as a system that tries to reason about knowledge, not just repeat facts. He also notes how fragile humans are when traveling to Mars, where radiation is a serious risk.

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Paul Allen was an inventor.

Quick Facts About Paul Allen

Born
January 21, 1953
Died
October 15, 2018
Profession
Inventor
Notable works
[Discussion presented by Paul Allen with Ian McKellen and Brian Cox about the National Theatre's touring production of 'King Lear' and 'Richard III']

About Paul Allen

The company sparked the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. Forbes listed Allen among the richest people in American history, estimating his net worth at $20.3 billion when he died in October 2018.

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