I Love Reading 1980s Computer Magazines, and So Should You
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- Magical Poet, an AI-powered poetry generator, was available on early Macintosh computers in 1985.
- 1980s and 1990s computer magazines reveal a 'Cambrian explosion' of diverse hardware and software designs.
- Early technology often explored many concepts before settling on the most effective ones.
- Some extinct technologies had merit but failed due to market conditions or technological limitations.
- Historical technologies like HyperCard and early neural networks prefigured modern innovations.
- Technologists often overlook past innovations, leading to a lack of historical perspective in computing.
- Projects like the Media Archaeology Lab help rediscover and learn from old technologies.
- Reexamining past technological knowledge can inspire new innovations and alternative futures.