#50 – Doyne Farmer on Complexity and Predicting Technological Progress
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The First Wearable Digital Computer
Oeact built the first wearable digital computer. The early version was concealed under an armpit. Under one armpit, we had a battery pack with 12 double a batteries. We had wires coming from our shoes up to the computer's head. And we made 11 different trips to nevada a. We made a 20 % edge relative to the house. But i have to say, we didn't get rich. Our dream was that we were going to make a bunch of money and start a commune and be independent of the system. It was an adventure toa, beat the casino. A little scary at times,. But now i want to do something useful for the
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