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The article references early artificial intelligence programs, highlighting the Logic Theorist and the development of the IPS system, later replaced by GPS.

The big picture: Logic Theorist was one of the first AI programs, pioneering automated theorem proving.

Quick takeaway: Simon’s personal anecdote about using his family as a stack during IPS development humanizes early AI research.

Additional context: GPS, a successor to IPS, is detailed in Norvig’s Paradigms of Artificial Programming repository.

Commenters say: Readers appreciate the historical perspective and shared resources, while enjoying the blend of technical and personal insights.