In his memoir "Source Code: My Beginnings," Bill Gates reflects on his early life, particularly his time as a congressional page in 1972. At just 17, he was uncertain about the future of computers and explored politics as a potential career. His experience on Capitol Hill during a politically charged atmosphere deepened his interest in government, although he ultimately chose to pursue computers. Gates acknowledged this period shaped his thinking about various career possibilities and influenced his application essay to Harvard, where he initially expressed interest in business or law over technology.
Gates mentioned how he became interested in software at a young age, programming in the basement of the University of Washington, despite computers being "a big unknown".
During his time as a congressional page, Gates experienced the political drama of the 1972 presidential race, which he described as the "closest thing to a political thriller" he'd ever witnessed.
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