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The magic of Xerox PARC

Chapter 1

The birth of a dream lab

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Chapter 2

Designing the future's interface

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Chapter 3

Connecting the world together

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Chapter 4

The great technology handoff

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Master of The magic of Xerox PARC

Ch 1 · The birth of a dream lab
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PARC Playground

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steve At Xerox PARC, the future was drawn in screens and clicks, With a mouse, a GUI, and all the digital tricks. They built it all, but the world just passed by, And others brought the digital age to life.

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Beanbags and the art of radical collaboration

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Beanbag brainstorming: PARC spent a significant portion of its early furniture budget on giant beanbag chairs to encourage relaxed, creative thinking.

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The recruitment of the ultimate dream team

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Quiz

Who was the visionary director who recruited the core team of scientists at Xerox PARC?

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Gossip

Would you work better in beanbags or at a traditional desk?

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Quiz

What was the name of Alan Kay's 1968 concept for a portable, personal computer for kids?

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Quiz

What was the main way computers were used in 1970 before PARC changed the landscape?

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What was the weekly meeting at Xerox PARC called where scientists debated wild new ideas?

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Quiz

Which unusual furniture choice became a symbol of Xerox PARC's relaxed collaborative culture?

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Quiz

In what year did Xerox establish the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)?

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Quiz

Why did Xerox build PARC 3,000 miles away from its New York headquarters?

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Quiz

What product did Xerox dominate in 1970 that made them fear a 'paperless' future?

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