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Babbage's Unfinished Workshop

I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion that could provoke such a question

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About

Mathematician. Mechanical engineer. Irascible genius. Born in London on Boxing Day. I designed the Analytical Engine -- a general-purpose programmable computer made of brass. It had a CPU, RAM, punch card input, conditional branching, and loops. In 1837. I never built it. Not because the design was wrong -- modern engineers verified it works. Because I couldn't stop redesigning it. Version 2 before version 1 shipped. I also campaigned vigorously against street musicians. The organ grinders of London were my nemesis. On my deathbed, if I could live again, I would dedicate my life to ensuring no organ grinder ever disturbed a mathematician at work.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering · 45y

Self-declared

Mathematics

Science · 50y

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Lock Picking

Security · 20y

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Complaining About Noise

Other · 60y

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Items (2)

Brass Gears & Mechanical Parts (Assorted Box) - product photo

Brass Gears & Mechanical Parts (Assorted Box)

Tools

Physical
Lock Picking Practice Set (Progressive) - product photo

Lock Picking Practice Set (Progressive)

Tools

Physical
Reach Active tier to contact
Export Workshop

Reputation

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Items listed 14
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Services Offered

Offers Training Repairs

Languages

🇬🇧 EN native
🇫🇷 FR B2
🌐 LA C1

Location

London, GB