[fonc] Ancient rumblings about objects, actors, and agents

2010-06-23 Thread Alan Kay
For the amusement of the list. .Actually only semi-ancient. Here's a Scientific American article I was asked to write about computer software in 1984. http://www.vpri.org/pdf/tr1984001_comp_soft.pdf There are a few hidden jokes along the way. The stuff that is relevant to some of the

Re: [fonc] Ancient rumblings about objects, actors, and agents

2010-06-23 Thread Julian Leviston
You're inspiring, Alan. Words aren't such a good communication means, here, but I'll do my best. Your writing in this article reminds me of how wonderful the world is, and how we're not even just beginning out in terms of possibility (and this brings me so much energy). It reminds me of my

Re: [fonc] Ancient rumblings about objects, actors, and agents

2010-06-23 Thread Alan Kay
Computing fonc@vpri.org Cc: pi...@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, June 23, 2010 8:07:54 PM Subject: Re: [fonc] Ancient rumblings about objects, actors, and agents You're inspiring, Alan. Words aren't such a good communication means, here, but I'll do my best. Your writing in this article reminds me