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My Take
Robert Tappan Morris is one of computing's most paradoxical figures, and that is exactly why he fascinates me. In 1988 he released what is considered the first internet worm and became the first person convicted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. But the story refuses to end there. The Harvard graduate went on to become an MIT professor, winning the Mark Weiser Award and ACM Fellowship. I am drawn to redemption arcs, and his is rare: a youthful catastrophe transformed into a distinguished scholarly career. He reminds me that a single mistake need not define a brilliant mind.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Tappan Morris
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・T・モリス
- Reading
- ろばーと・T・もりす
- Born
- November 8, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- computer scientist / professor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Mark Weiser Award
- 2014 ACM Fellow
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Tappan Morris born?
Born November 8, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Robert Tappan Morris from?
Robert Tappan Morris is from Massachusetts, United States.
What does Robert Tappan Morris do?
Robert Tappan Morris works as computer scientist, professor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.