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Laine Nooney

Assistant professor of media industries at New York University specializing in computer and video game history. Author of "The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal."

Top 5 podcasts with Laine Nooney

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33 snips
Oct 10, 2023 • 24min

Body Electric Part 2: When Human Met Desk

Historian Laine Nooney discusses how the computer revolution changed our bodies. The importance of breaks and physical activity on productivity. Taking movement breaks every half hour decreased blood sugar levels. Sitting all day led to worse mood, but walking breaks reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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31 snips
Mar 22, 2024 • 51min

A More Walkable World: Ideas to get us moving

The podcast explores the benefits of walking, including its impact on health, urban planning for walkable cities, the empowerment of community walks, and the journey of a 'planet walker'. Guests share insights on the importance of movement breaks, resilience post-stroke, and the deep connection formed through silent walking.
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 18min

The two computers that made Apple

Laine Nooney, an NYU professor and author of "The Apple II Age," teams up with Will Poor, a lead video producer at The Verge, to discuss the revolutionary impact of the Apple II on personal computing. They explore how the '1977 Trinity' of PCs emerged and the contrasting philosophies of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The conversation also dives into the forgotten legacy of the Apple Lisa, its commercial struggles, and the influence of corporate power in tech history, questioning how lessons from the past can shape Apple's future.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 24min

Part 2: When Human Met Desk

Historian Laine Nooney discusses how the computer revolution changed our bodies at work and home. The podcast explores the physical toll of computing, the importance of movement breaks, and the impact on blood sugar levels and mood. Join the movement break challenge for enhanced productivity and well-being.
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May 13, 2023 • 58min

(Bonus) Apple II History With Laine Nooney

Laine Nooney, an assistant professor specializing in computer and video game history, discusses the monumental impact of the Apple II on personal computing. They explore its historical significance, contrasting it with the Macintosh, and share nostalgic anecdotes that highlight its role in shaping technology. The conversation dives into the groundbreaking software VisiCalc and its influence as a 'killer app,' as well as the Apple II's legacy in education and its societal impact. Insights into collaborative innovation between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak round out this engaging historical journey.