Bill Atkinson: Hypercard

Why it was recommended

His interview with Leo Laporte from 2013 is a great listen.

Recommendationthought_alarm · Original2025-06

What it covers

A short clip of Leo Laporte interviewing Bill Atkinson about developing HyperCard, including his story that the idea came during an LSD experience. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Length

6 min 3 sec

Year

2016

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