Bill Atkinson: Hypercard

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Why leaders watch it

Creator of HyperCard recounts the origin of a tool; creativity story with little leadership content.

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

Topics: Innovation & creativity

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