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AcquiredMay 4, 2018
Season 2, Episode 7: PowerPoint
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Acquired returns with a classic, delving into Microsoft’s first acquisition ever: Forethought Inc, the makers of PowerPoint. Hate it or love it, you can’t deny the combined companies’ impact: by the early 90’s PowerPoint had transformed the way businesses, educators and governments communicate, ensuring job security for pointy-haired Dilbert bosses everywhere.
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“Bob wrote a fantastic book about how this all went down. It's called Sweating Bullets, the definitive history of building PowerPoint.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: PowerPoint's development history
For: Anyone interested in technology history and software development
Key quote: “Bob wrote a fantastic book about how this all went down.”
The host mentions 'Sweating Bullets' to highlight the fascinating backstory of PowerPoint's creation and the pivotal role of Bob in that journey. The book serves as a detailed case study that provides insights into the challenges and breakthroughs faced during the development of the software.
ASIN: B009VNGD9E
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“The book explains Vipassana meditation in a way that is completely non woo woo, making it accessible for analytical minds interested in mindfulness and meditation.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: mindfulness and meditation
For: analytical or engineering-minded individuals interested in meditation
Key quote: “It is a book that explains the, uh, Vipassana meditation in a way that is completely non woo woo.”
The host mentions 'Mindfulness in Plain English' as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding Vipassana meditation without the typical jargon. They emphasize its accessibility for analytical minds, making it a great fit for their audience.
ASIN: 1614294798
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