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This reminds me. Co-Recursive episode: JSON vs XML With Douglas Crockford https://corecursive.com/json-vs-xml-douglas-crockford/ https://corecursive.com/json-v

• gjvc 3y ago
  Some really wild stuff about the genesis of JavaScript. I've never heard about HyperCard until now. Great example of why it's so important to understand computer "innovations" with as much historical context as possible, so as not to fall into the pop-culture mindset, which completely ignores that which went before, and thus is extremely unlikely to create something new without that understanding.
  • renegade-otter 3y ago
    I started with the Internet in the late 90s, so you could say I've been here most of the way, and I am still always fascinated by the stories and movies about the early days. Not only does it stir up the memories of the craziness, but it reminds me that most of the things we do today are not that ground-breaking. The young generation of engineers is just relearning the lessons we did - with faster CPUs and bigger screens. P.S.: I could not stop watching Valley of the Boom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_the_Boom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_the_Boom
    • gjvc 3y ago
      You might like this * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_of_All_Demos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_of_All_Demos * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJDv-zdhzMY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJDv-zdhzMY