Future of Coding As We May Think by Vannevar Bush
Jul 22, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a lively debate on renaming the podcast, touching on the community's evolving identity. They hilariously reflect on quirky vintage advertisements, revealing surprising societal norms. Vannevar Bush's innovative vision of technology is examined, alongside a look at photography's evolution from dry techniques to digital. The concept of the Memex sparks thoughts on fluid information interaction, while they humorously dive into the interplay of computing and military needs during WWII, all layered with charming anecdotes about a pet beagle.
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Bush Predicts Info Explosion
- Vannevar Bush foresaw the explosion of scientific knowledge overwhelming traditional information methods.\n- He believed new technologies could transform scientific records and aid navigation through vast knowledge.
Cyclops Camera Predicts Wearables
- The Cyclops camera Bush imagined parallels modern wearable tech like Google Glass.\n- It was designed for scientists to capture images hands-free during research, a visionary concept later realized.
Memex: A Manual Hyperlink Web
- The Memex envisioned a manual web of associative trails linking information, unlike today's automated search.\n- It foresaw a more human-centric info navigation system, emphasizing user-created connections.
