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Former dean wove philosophy and computation into a lifelong inquiry into the human dimensions of intelligence, judgment, and meaning Born into a prominent Canadian family known for both its intellectual achievements and record of public service, UC faculty member Brian Cantwell Smith found his calling in the philosophical foundations of computing and artificial intelligence, emerging fields where he could shape the future while staying true to the family traditions of scholarship and commitment to the public interest.