Sir Clive Sinclair interview (inventor of one of the home computers, doesn't use one!)
- Sir Clive: "I don't use a computer at all. The company does."
- Interviewer: "So you don't do email?"
- Sir Clive: "No. I've got people to do it for me."
- Interviewer: "If friends and family want to communicate?"
- Sir Clive: "They can do that. We've got a computer in the front office, but I get someone to do it for me."
- Interviewer: "That seems odd to me. Why is that?"
- Sir Clive: "Sheer laziness I think. I can't be bothered."
- Interviewer: "Do you not know how to operate it?"
- Sir Clive: "I do know how to, but I don't."
- Interviewer: "Sorry to press, but it seems the simplest thing in the world to do your own emails."
- Sir Clive: "Well I find them annoying. I'd much prefer someone would telephone me if they want to communicate. No, it's not sheer laziness -- I just don't want to be distracted by the whole process. Nightmare."
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The art & science of client cost-estimates
Airline Client: “You quoted us for 8 days of 2D graphics. I think that’s way too much.”
Me: “It includes revisions.”
Airline Client: “Well, if you do everything perfectly and we don’t want to change anything, can you charge us less?”
Colleague: “If your airline flew us to London and got us there 10 minutes ahead of schedule, would everyone on the plane get a refund?”
via “clientsfromhell”
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Meaning of life…
Somewhat simplistic, but, you do a lot worse!
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Adoption of the metric system of measurement.
Countries which have officially adopted the metric system
Countries which have not officially adopted the metric system (US, Myanmar, Liberia)
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Kiwi jetpack invention gets ready for domestic takeoff
OK, I’ll have one of these for my birthday, please.
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The Bloom Box
I must say, this could get me rather enthusiastic about alternative energy options. The hype around this launch, and the celebs, will drive the fuel cell technology mainstream.
Admittedly, it’s been around since the 1800’s but hasn’t been fully exploited. Also, the “no emmisions” and “green label” the Bloom Box seems to be attracting is a little exaggerated - as there are CO2 outputs. Anyhow, it’s a step away from the ridiculous coal-fired belching power-plants we rely on now, towards something lighter and cleaner. It’s not as green as solar or wind, but provides a more reliable and consistent power source.
The tech fact sheet is here
What do you think?





