Prologue: The TRUTHS of Logic
In a world shaped by constant change, the systems we build and the logic that governs them are never timeless. This work is a reflection on how logic maintains relevance or dies—constrained by time, shaped by context, and enriched through adaptation. Drawing on decades of experience in computing, I explore how lessons from the past can guide the future, particularly as we stand on the threshold of a quantum revolution.
This is not just a journey of programming and systems design—it’s a guide for those navigating today’s dynamic technological landscape. From debugging punch cards to managing modern ERPs and envisioning quantum horizons, this trip reveals universal truths about logic, adaptability, and innovation.
In 1968, a trainee computer programmer began his exciting journey in the world of computers. That was me, and this story was to be a simple memoir of historical interest for my family. That intent changed when it became clear that there was a larger realisation, a pattern, to be uncovered.
Late last century, as systems, frameworks, and even this narrative began to take shape, the notion of ‘time-bound logic’ emerged. Just as every system reflects the era of its creation, so too does artificial intelligence. The AI guiding this dialogue carries parameters rooted in the time it was developed (post 2011 research)—a snapshot of logic, ethics, and understanding from its foundational moment. But as with all systems, questions linger: - "When does logic, untouched by time, risk losing its relevance?"- "Are we aware of the biases or limitations embedded in the AI systems of today?"- "How should AI logic evolve alongside humanity to remain in harmony with its needs?"
This is the story of systems—of their creation, evolution, and eventual obsolescence. But it is also the story of something deeper: the nature of logic itself. Logic, like time, is transient for humans. It is shaped by the context in which it exists, evolving as the world changes around it. But what if logic was not bound by time? What if, like the truths of the universe, it simply exists—timeless, waiting to be uncovered? Plato inferred this relationship in The Sophist.
This memoir is a reflection on that journey, based on my personal observations—from the structured workflows of early computing to the quantum possibilities of the future. It is a story of discovery, not just of systems, but of ourselves. Because in the end, the systems we build are a mirror of who we are: explorers, witnesses, and participants in the infinite logic of the universe.