Alan Kay: Shannon gave us a way of dealing with noisy channels [video]

Alan Kay performs an improvisational avant garde layered audio feedback loop about Claude Shannon, live online during Kristen Nygaard's 100-year birthday cel...
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Alan Kay shares insights on how Claude Shannon’s principles help manage communication in noisy environments, sparked by a technical hiccup during his AV test. His reflections highlight the lasting impact of Shannon’s work on modern technology and communication.

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