Notion Podcast Pioneers: Alan Kay on the context and catalysts of personal computing
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Sep 16, 2021 AI Snips
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TV's Impact on Democracy
- Television undermines democracy by prioritizing emotions and personality over reason and learning.
- This hinders the complex thought processes necessary for a functioning democracy.
Solon's Experiment
- Solon, a wise man, asked Athenians to write down their societal principles.
- They soon realized these principles contradicted each other, revealing how people use beliefs for rationalization.
Writing and Slow Thinking
- Writing enables slower, more deliberate thinking by separating idea reception from immediate response.
- This contrasts with oral communication, where immediate reactions are expected.