Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)
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- #U.S. Foreign Policy
- #Don Knuth Letter
- #Anti-War Sentiment
- A letter from Don Knuth to Condoleezza Rice expressing disillusionment over U.S. foreign policy in September 2002.
- Criticism of the U.S. for not addressing root causes of terrorism, instead taking actions that increase hatred and benefit arms manufacturers.
- Concerns about unilateral U.S. actions, including withdrawing from treaties, rejecting the world court, unfair trade, and blind support for Israel.
- Opposition to a potential war against a sovereign nation, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for future conflicts.
- Knuth's personal disappointment, as he admired Rice at Stanford but now feels his warm feelings have evaporated.