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S01E10: Dream Machine: How Alan Kay envisioned the future of modern laptops, tablet computers, and e-books

Hidden Heroes

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The DynaBook vision, conceptualized as an interactive book, remains unrealized, with Alan Kay being recognized with multiple prestigious awards over the years. Steve Jobs eventually invites Kay to the introduction of the iPhone, seeking his opinion on the product. Kay suggests that the iPhone should be the size of the original DynaBook to rule the world. Subsequently, Apple launches the iPad, resembling the size of the DynaBook but lighter and more powerful. Despite this, Alan Kay does not view the iPad as the realization of his original vision.

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