What Interest Me This Week

Computing history

This post reminded me that there were sources of inspirations I neglected to tap into.

What used to be called computing in the 50-60's were full of lofty goals that are forgetten today. I've always felt (but not know) the stories from that era can be mined for ideas.

Or at the very least, following that writer's advice, be religious about visiting those topics to remind me of why I do what I do.