Here's some rather cool stuff that I've found recently, enjoy!
Ocean Software Documentary
Fantastic bit of history showing a behind the scenes of software houses Ocean and Imagine circa 1983/4.
Added by Dave on 12/10/2009 12:40:04
Garry Kasparov vs IBM's Deep Blue
Garry Kasparov is arguably the greatest chess player who has ever lived. In 1997 he played a chess match against IBM's computer Deep Blue. Kasparov lost the match. This film shows the match and the events surrounding it from Kasparov's perspective.
Added by Dave on 30/09/2009 19:12:57
Triumph Of The Nerds
An early documentary about the history of the pc revolution and how a bunch of nerds changed the world.
Added by Dave on 12/09/2009 10:42:01
Robert Anton Wilson - Maybe Logic
An awesome introduction to the life and ideas of Robert Anton Wilson; author, philosopher, stand up comedian.
Added by Dave on 12/09/2009 10:25:02
Ivan Sutherland's Sketchpad 1963
Sketchpad was a revolutionary computer program written by Ivan Sutherland in 1963. It helped change the way people interact with computers. Sketchpad is considered to be the ancestor of modern computer-aided drafting (CAD) programs as well as a major breakthrough in the development of computer graphics in general. For example, the Graphic User Interface was derived from the Sketchpad as well as modern object oriented programming. Ivan Sutherland demonstrated with it that computer graphics could be used for both artistic and technical purposes in addition to showing a novel method of human-computer interaction.
Added by Dave on 03/09/2009 17:39:55
The Most Brilliant Sci-Fi Mind on Any Planet: Philip K. Dick
Rolling Stone article from 1975, a snapshot of the period's cultural landscape as well as an in-depth investigation into Phil Dick's personal and professional life.
Added by Dave on 18/04/2009 13:51:21
David Brent Visits Microsoft
David Brent, management consultant to the stars, is full of good advice for Microsoft.
Added by Dave on 15/03/2009 10:24:45
Imagining The Ten Dimensions
Rob Bryanton explains the theory behind each of the ten dimensions, and how they link to each other.
Added by Dave on 26/01/2009 17:34:38

