Alan Kay - Normal Considered Harmful

Why it was recommended

his talk 'Normal Considered Harmful' in particular is worth a look as it pretty much goes straight to the heart of the issue

Recommendationlogicalshift · Original2023-02

What it covers

Alan Kay's 2009 UIUC talk arguing that computing is more a pop culture than a science and that ignoring history and fundamentals leads to inferior solutions. He touches on. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

powerfuloutlet

Length

1 hr 7 min

Year

2012

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