I'm amazed by Steve Jobs's ability to explain technology simply and clearly
1981: a software issue with the rockets delays the space shuttle launch. ABC News speaks to a 26 year old Steve:
"This is a 21st century bicycle that amplifies an intellectual ability that man has."
1981: a software issue with the rockets delays the space shuttle launch. ABC News speaks to a 26 year old Steve:
"This is a 21st century bicycle that amplifies an intellectual ability that man has."
"That computer that malfunctioned was as critical to the success of the shuttle as the thrust of the boosters.
In essence, both the boosters and the computer were performing the same type of function. Both were amplifying an inherent ability that humans have."
In essence, both the boosters and the computer were performing the same type of function. Both were amplifying an inherent ability that humans have."
"There is a sense.. that we are becoming controlled by the computer"
"The technological revolution that we're all in, it's a process of taking very centralized things and making them very democratic, individualized, affordable. From the passenger train to the Volkswagen."
"The technological revolution that we're all in, it's a process of taking very centralized things and making them very democratic, individualized, affordable. From the passenger train to the Volkswagen."
The famous analogy of the "bicycle of the mind"
"We're blazing a trail for the 21st century bicycle."
"We're blazing a trail for the 21st century bicycle."
A recap of that article is here. Except there's no condor on that chart.. Though salmon and horses performed better than humans.
If anyone knows where to find that chart, let me know
https://story.fund/post/131534830827/locomotion-efficiency-and-toolmaking
If anyone knows where to find that chart, let me know

https://story.fund/post/131534830827/locomotion-efficiency-and-toolmaking