Computer Scientist Answers Computer Questions From Twitter

Professor and computer scientist David J. Malan joins WIRED to answer your computer and programming questions from Twitter. How do search engines compile information so quickly? Which operating system is best? How do microchips work?

Director: Justin Wolfson
Director of Photography: Jack Belisle
Editor: Patrick Biesemans
Talent: David J. Malan
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas
Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer
Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff
Sound Mixer: Michael Guggino
Gaffer: Mar Alfonso
Production Assistant: Caleb Clark
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Additional Editor: Paul Tael
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds


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[bipolarniba]

Finally, David getting the recognition he deserves

[peopletakepicturesofeachother]

This guy changed the life of so many beginners. We love you professor Malan!

[johntrieseverything]

If you haven't taken his free CS50 course yet and want to learn computer science, I HIGHLY recommend it. His lectures are almost two hours long but he is so energetic and explains everything so well it goes by really fast. I've used his courses as supplements to my students when I taught high school as well. Glad he's getting the recognition he deserves!

[arthurfeu]

He’s not just “a computer scientist”. He’s THE computer scientist

[bjornbruns]

Professor Malan’s CS50 lectures were used as the basis for my computer science courses at university. Thanks to his amazing lectures I have been working as an IT consulting professional for 5 years now. Truly inspiring professor. 🚀

[Zerbey]

I'm an IT professional, this guy explains things in a really great way.

[luisgentil]

This guy's excitement is contagious. He has the gift of bringing fun to any scary-looking subject.

[iam_joshua_bcxvii]

This is my first time seeing Prof. David J. Malan outside of CS50x. It is thru him back in early 2014 via CS50x that I decided to take Computer Science at my local university because I loved how he delivered his lectures and was mesmerized by how he thought computer science back then. Fast forward to 2023 now, and I am now a Software Engineer with 5yr experience working for a US based multinational software development company that outsources some of its operations in the philippines and some other nations across the globe. 🥰

[Ali-wfef]

As an Electrical Engineer, I have never seen someone answer these basic but fundamental questions in a more clear and comprehensive way without needing much visualization and in such a short time. Wow Kudos to you

[jopo]

I'm not saying this guy is smart, but computers come to him for information.

[kevinchristianto]

The way he answers those basic questions without even thinking is insane🤯
Because sometimes the fundamental questions are tough to answer/explain adequately.
Yes I know the questions might be already spilled before the take, but his explanations are very easy to comprehend and therefore, it tells how great he is

[gigi]

Gradually I‘m convinced that David Malan is the only person who makes it possible for me to understand complex issues immediately without having to research them afterwards. The knowledge sticks. A living proof that it‘s not the subject that matters but the WAY you convey knowledge that build understanding

[esmithk]

As a computer science student I found this to be a very interesting and EXTREMELY well spoken "interview" that did a great job of answering these questions, no wonder he's a Harvard professor lol

[luisces]

Takes me many, many years back when I first saw this man going crazy about computer science on CS50. I must thank him and his great first class for everything I have today!

[Shalina]

i've been taking the course CS50P for a few months and this guy is literally THE BEST teacher i have EVER encountered. i love him a little too much. when i saw this video on my homepage i literally gasped with delight and the biggest smile on my face. we need more passionate + engaging + authentic people like david malan teaching fr

[hasanfaisalds]

David Malan is one of the best if not the best teachers in the domain of Computer Science. His cs50x lectures built the base for my start as an undergrad CS student.
Much respect to you Professor.

[tolaut]

What a pleasant surprise to see Prof. Malan on here! I watched parts of his CS50 course a while back and loved his way of teaching and explaining things.

[oneepicsaxguy]

As a CS major, and with almost 3 yoe, I knew everything but couldn't have explained it half as well as he did. Every single answer was so well put! Truly a great professor

[Mighty_Dork]

This man made me start Computer Science at University. His CS50x course taught me IT when I was unable to walk, and I begun studying when I got better

[georgesanchez]

Met him when I took AP Comp Sci way back when. He visited our high school because we were one of the first public high schools to adopt the CS50 curriculum. Had him sign my phone case lmfao. Great guy