#684 – Lee Felsenstein: The Computer Revolution & Counterculture
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
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Silicon Valley's Collaborative Roots
This chapter explores the transformative experiences of a key contributor in early technology research and development, highlighting their role in significant innovations. It delves into the vibrant community dynamics within the Homebrew Computer Club and the informal networks that fueled early computer culture. The narrative reflects on the evolution of Silicon Valley, the emergence of grassroots innovation, and the shifting landscape toward corporate control in the tech industry.
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A full 3 hour discussion with the legendary Lee Felsenstein, designer of the Osborne 1, SOL computer, VDM-1, Pennywhistle modem, and the inventor of social media. Covering everything from the Berkeley free speech movement, the counterculture movement, his career, through to Obsorne and how he invented social media with Community Memory.
