Charles Herzfeld
ARPA Director
- He only knew little about computers but it was still enough to understand that Licklider’s and Taylor’s project was important.
- ARPA only practiced fundamental research, which meant – according to Herzfeld – that “it was cheap compared to other projects. We only needed a few millions, while other projects swallowed 100 million dollar. It also meant that nobody was really interested in us. We didn’t have any enemies in the beginning, which was essential.”
- The escape from Nazi reigned Austria through Budapest, Yugoslavia and Lisbon cost his fathers’ life.
- Quote: “Humans are as much important as good ideas.”
Charles Herzfeld
born in 1925 in Vienna
Studied at the University of Chicago
ARPA, ITT corporation, Department of Defense
