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Harry A. Lewis
Known for making complex ideas in computer science and higher education feel clear and human, this Harvard professor has written books that connect technology with everyday life. His work often asks not just what computers can do, but what they should mean for education and society.
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Hidden Treasures; Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail
by Harry A. Lewis
About the author
A longtime member of Harvard’s faculty, Harry R. Lewis is a computer scientist, mathematician, and university leader whose career has spanned research, teaching, and public writing. He served as dean of Harvard College from 1995 to 2003 and is especially known for work in computational logic as well as for writing about technology and education.
Alongside his academic research, he has written books for broader audiences, including works on how digital technology shapes modern life and how universities can lose sight of their educational mission. That mix of technical depth and public-facing writing has made him a distinctive voice for readers who want both clear explanation and thoughtful reflection.
His writing stands out for being direct, accessible, and grounded in real questions about responsibility, learning, and the role of institutions. Whether he is discussing computing or campus life, he brings the perspective of someone who has spent decades thinking seriously about how ideas affect people.