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Bill Atkinson: Hypercard

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What it is

A short clip of Leo Laporte interviewing Bill Atkinson about developing HyperCard, including his story that the idea came during an LSD experience.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN links it as the source of the story that HyperCard was inspired by an acid trip.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “His interview with Leo Laporte from 2013 is a great listen.”

    Short clip on an acid trip and HyperCard's origins.

    thought_alarm, 2025-06 · Recommendation · in “Bill Atkinson has died”

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