Ode to the Quick Computer

In this web content, the author discusses various topics and shares personal experiences. They start by talking about observing Venus through a telescope and discovering its phases. Then, they mention their work life and how it is divided into different percentages. The author also recounts their quest to find a rare poem by Ray Bradbury and expresses disappointment with the poem’s quality. They discuss their preference for low view count scholarly YouTube videos and recommend a lecture series. The author mentions a font designed for scholars, shares interesting historical tidbits, and praises a book about the making of The Last Unicorn. They recommend a writing book by Roy Peter Clark and express excitement about a forthcoming book on infrastructure. The author also reflects on the experience of playing The Legend of Zelda and compares it to real-world infrastructure. Finally, they propose the concept of “the long 2010s” as a period in history.

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