Скачать или смотреть History of Science and Technology Q&A (July 28, 2021)

Stephen Wolfram hosts a live and unscripted Ask Me Anything about the history of science and technology for all ages.

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Outline of Q&A
0:00 Stream starts
2:07 Stephen begins the stream
2:24 Can you tell about the history of the computer until the creation of Apple 2?
18:28 ​What is the fine structure constant, and why was Dirac so interested in it?
41:18 Can you recall any "what could have been" moments in the development of computers that could have taken off had the right decisions/factors occurred?
59:58 What do you think would happen if Archimedes discovered calculus in 200 BC? Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge.
1:05:35 Do you agree with the people that physics and science has made minimal progress in last 25 years, compared to before?
1:20:47 Did you ever meet Howard Georgi and Sheldon Glashow?
1:22:17 Did you and John Conway get along? Do you have any stories about him?

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