Back in the 60’s, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore famously predicted that the number of transistors we can fit on a computer chip will double about every two years, with the implication that the speed of computers will grow just as fast. Although it was just an empirical observation at the time, it held true for the next several decades as computers went from slow behemoths to the ubiquitous, powerful devices they are today. However…

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I recently started learning RISC-V assembly in CS 61C, and I must say, getting closer to the metal has been a transformative experience. Sure, trying to write and debug assembly instructions as a beginner is painful, but it has given me incredible perspective. After years of coding, this may be the first time I’m truly wowed by computers… And even more so by humans.

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Daniel Zou

Currently working in my bedroom sleeping in my office

NVIDIA

Berkeley, CA