Hidden Heroes S01E10: Dream Machine: How Alan Kay envisioned the future of modern laptops, tablet computers, and e-books
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Nov 13, 2023 Alan Kay, inventor of Dynabook, discusses his visionary concept for modern laptops, tablet computers, and e-books. Explore the history of dream machines, the development of the Dynabook, and its influence on portable computers. Discover Kay's vision for the future, the challenges in realizing it, and his concerns about current technology usage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dream Machines: From NLS to DynaBook and Handheld Computing
02:05 • 3min
Inventing the Dynabook: Revolutionizing Learning with Personal Computers
04:51 • 5min
Alan Kay's Vision for Portable Computers and e-Books
10:08 • 6min
The Realization of the DynaBook Vision and Its Current Limitations
15:45 • 4min