In Episode 2 of "Knight's Laws," listeners are transported to the 1960s, where Tom Knight's journey at MIT unfolds amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War draft. As Tom navigates the evolving landscape of computing technology, from isolated systems to the emergence of networked computers like ARPANET, the episode illuminates the power of collaboration and communication in driving innovation. Tom's entrepreneurial spirit comes to the forefront as he reflects on founding Symbolics in 1980 and the lessons it holds for Ginkgo Bioworks today. Through compelling storytelling and Tom's insights, the episode underscores the importance of perseverance and forward-thinking in the pursuit of transformative change, setting the stage for further exploration into the technological revolutions of the 1980s.
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Executive Producers: Christina Agapakis and Joseph Fridman
Senior Producer: Jocelyn Arem
Writer: Ginger Eager
Sound Design: Nina Pollock
Creative Production: Arbo Radiko www.arboradiko.com