Alan Kay's Vision of the DynaBook

Alan Kay, a visionary computer scientist, conceived the DynaBook, a portable computer, more than 50 years ago. Considered the direct predecessor of modern laptops, tablets, and ebooks, the DynaBook concept has influenced billions of devices. However, even after all these years, a proper DynaBook has not been built. Kay's vision of a handheld computing device modeled after a print book was groundbreaking at the time, when computers were still bulky and room-sized. Kay's goal was to create a machine that could teach real science to children and make dynamic simulations to enhance learning. While devices like the iPad resemble the DynaBook, they have primarily been used for media consumption rather than as a tool for learning and creativity.