Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Moore’s law
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Mar 27, 2019 Explore the fascinating distinction between laws and theories as Seth discusses the evolution of Moore's Law and its profound impact on technology. Discover how early pioneers envisioned computing, and understand the forces driving continuous advancements beyond CPUs. Unpack lessons from the success of Google over Yahoo, and consider what the future holds for technology and business. Plus, hear insights on maintaining intimacy in exclusivity and the importance of showing up in your endeavors.
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Law Versus Theory
- A law describes how the world behaves while a theory explains why and can improve over time.
- Laws are simple observations; theories are testable explanations that get refined.
Engelbart’s Early Demo
- Douglas Engelbart demoed the mouse, hypertext, and networks in 1968, showing early visions of computing.
- He had earlier speculated that computers would get smaller, faster, and cheaper.
Moore’s Law Defined
- Gordon Moore formulated that computing power per dollar doubles on a regular cadence, later shortened to 18 months.
- Moore's Law has driven exponential drops in cost and rises in capability across computing.
