#684 – Lee Felsenstein: The Computer Revolution & Counterculture
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
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Voices of Activism: A Journey Through the 1960s
This chapter reflects on the speaker's transformative experiences in grassroots activism, from participating in a peace march to engaging in the free speech movement at Berkeley. Through a personal narrative, it captures the essence of 1960s counterculture, highlighting the intertwining of art, politics, and community building. The chapter emphasizes the importance of communication networks, the impact of social movements, and the evolution of alternative lifestyles during a significant era of change.
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Transcript
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.
