I'm currently reading "The Dream Machine"[1] and coincidentally at the point where BASIC is being invented. What I found interesting is how closely linked LISP

I'm currently reading "The Dream Machine"[1] and coincidentally at the point where BASIC is being invented. What I found interesting is how closely linked LISP and BASIC are in motivation and the spirit of the era. Not to mention the direct connection of Dartmouth, McCarthy, and time sharing. [1] http://www.amazon.com/The-Dream-Machine-Licklider-Revolution/dp/0670899763/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396904315&sr=8-2&keywords=the+dream+machine http://www.amazon.com/The-Dream-Machine-Licklider-Revolution...