The Daydreamer - Lee Felsenstein
Legacy Technologies - Episode 02 This episode is dedicated to Lee
Felsenstein, a trailblazer in the development of early personal
computers during the 70s and 80s. Lee engineered the VDM-1 (Video
Device Module) in 1976, the precursor to modern graphic cards. Along
with figures like Steve Wozniak, he helped establish the Homebrew
Computer Club, the first community for PC enthusiasts. Lee was also a
co-founder of Osborne, designing the notable Osborne-1. Prior to his
contributions to computing, Lee was deeply involved in the Free Speech
Movement and developed “Community Memory,” a project considered the
earliest form of social media. This episode celebrates Lee’s enduring
impact across various communities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU7BfeXaeuE