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George Dyson’s lecture on John Von Neumann on IT Conversations

May 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Four pillars

I was reminded of the existence of this during a completely different conversation over at Gordon Cook’s discussion group. Fascinating talk, provides an unusual and lively view of aspects of computing history. I think it’s important for all of us to revisit such conversations and discussions, it will help us do the right thing when [...]

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Wheeling out the usual suspects

May 14th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Four pillars

Three headlines I saw today, suggesting the shape of arguments to come:
1. Bandwidth leap for British forces
2.  US Military takes Iraq war to YouTube
3.  US blocks soldiers from websites
I find the trend interesting and just slightly worrying. Let me explain why. Of course the military have the right to make judgment calls on the economics [...]

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