#684 – Lee Felsenstein: The Computer Revolution & Counterculture
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
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Chaos and Innovation in 90s Tech
This chapter explores the tumultuous landscape of the tech industry during the late 1990s, characterized by a 'gold rush' mentality in Silicon Valley. The speakers share insights on their experiences with computer design, including the challenges faced in developing inexpensive systems for international markets and the nostalgia surrounding early innovations like the Osborne 1. Technical discussions delve into the intricacies of board design, pricing strategies, and the evolution of components, highlighting the difficulties and triumphs of early portable computing.
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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.
