Sure it is! And the video clearly states that Vint Cerf knew of the project. Maybe he read the book! You can too: http://traite.czam.de/en/latest/otlet_traite_

Sure it is! And the video clearly states that Vint Cerf knew of the project. Maybe he read the book! You can too: http://traite.czam.de/en/latest/otlet_traite_1934_FR.html http://traite.czam.de/en/latest/otlet_traite_1934_FR.html Those who attempt first, generate knowledge that we build on. Would the Wright Bros be anywhere without the bravado of earlier failed pioneers? In fact, Wilbur flew first that day then failed, so then Orville went and that's the flight we remember. And they might not have gotten there at all without inspiration from the childhood helicopter toys of Pénaud, who I'm not sure tried to fly himself but it wasn't long after that a bicycle maker tried.