Prof whose 'last lecture' became a sensation dies

[obiefan]

Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist whose "last lecture" about facing terminal cancer became an Internet sensation and a best-selling book, died Friday. He was 47.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080725/ap_en_ot/obit_pausch

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

[CarlE]

Ah, man this is sad, sad news. This guy should be an inspiration for ANYONE today. I would suggest getting the book and reading it. Also listening to the lecture. It will make you a better person, even if only for awhile.

[pigskinmccarthy]

Ah, man this is sad, sad news. This guy should be an inspiration for ANYONE today. I would suggest getting the book and reading it. Also listening to the lecture. It will make you a better person, even if only for awhile.

I took your advice and watched about 40 mins worth. This man had alot of spirit and courage espically knowing what he had to go through. This was probably one of the most intresting and moving lectures I've ever seen.

[CarlE]

Here's what I find interesting. Eleventy billion posts on something as irrelevant as "Titletown USA" and two on something as awe-inspiring as this. Gosh, just makes you shake your head.

[caseybaby]

i want that book he wrote so with christmass just 5 months from now carl bye it for me j/k man

[Paul Brown]

i want that book he wrote so with christmass just 5 months from now carl bye it for me j/k man

ya carl. bye it for her. :biggrin:

[mike_da_man13]

listened to this speech yesterday it is indeed a good one.

[tigergirl]

Originally Posted by caseybaby
i want that book he wrote so with christmass just 5 months from now carl bye it for me j/k man

ya carl. bye it for her.

I love you people. :lol:

Seriously, though... R.I.P. What a loss.