Chapter
Early Hacks on the Apple II
12:08 - 17:34 (05:26)
The guest talks about their early interest in computers and remembers their technical hacks on the Apple II computer, specifically in the low resolution graphics mode.
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The guest shares his early fascination with computers and how he taught himself to code initially using low resolution graphics on Apple II computers and later by reading a few basic books from the library.
12:08 - 15:46 (03:37)
Learning to Code
Summary
The guest shares his early fascination with computers and how he taught himself to code initially using low resolution graphics on Apple II computers and later by reading a few basic books from the library.
ChapterEarly Hacks on the Apple II
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker explains how he came up with the idea to efficiently draw video game graphics by using the hardware designed for text output and how this technique played a big role in his later work at id software.
15:46 - 17:34 (01:48)
Video Game Design
Summary
The speaker explains how he came up with the idea to efficiently draw video game graphics by using the hardware designed for text output and how this technique played a big role in his later work at id software. He also notes that without proper programming, this technique would result in a slow and unfun experience.