John Guttag
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John Guttag is an American computer scientist and MIT professor known for his work in software engineering, computer science education, and authorship of influential introductory programming textbooks.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16246605 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: John Guttag Context triple: [Jeannette M. Wing, doctoralAdvisor, John Guttag]
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Hal Abelson
Hal Abelson is an American computer scientist and MIT professor known for his pioneering work in computer science education, open knowledge, and software freedom.
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B.
Andrew G. Myers
Andrew G. Myers is an American organic chemist renowned for his contributions to complex molecule synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
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Dan Goldberg
Dan Goldberg is a film producer best known for his work on major Hollywood comedies, including the hit movie "The Hangover."
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D.
Andrew B. Moore
Andrew B. Moore was an American politician who served as governor of Alabama in the years leading up to and during the early part of the Civil War.
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E.
Brian Harvey
Brian Harvey is a former professional soccer player best known for his time with the Dallas Tornado in the North American Soccer League.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: John Guttag Target entity description: John Guttag is an American computer scientist and MIT professor known for his work in software engineering, computer science education, and authorship of influential introductory programming textbooks.
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A.
Hal Abelson
Hal Abelson is an American computer scientist and MIT professor known for his pioneering work in computer science education, open knowledge, and software freedom.
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B.
Andrew G. Myers
Andrew G. Myers is an American organic chemist renowned for his contributions to complex molecule synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
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C.
Dan Goldberg
Dan Goldberg is a film producer best known for his work on major Hollywood comedies, including the hit movie "The Hangover."
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D.
Andrew B. Moore
Andrew B. Moore was an American politician who served as governor of Alabama in the years leading up to and during the early part of the Civil War.
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E.
Brian Harvey
Brian Harvey is a former professional soccer player best known for his time with the Dallas Tornado in the North American Soccer League.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.