This week we went all “James Burke: Connections” on you.

We looked at the association between the different types of control you might find in computer systems, from embedded systems, like the embroiled Toyota gas pedal, to cloud computing, ala Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming, to programming your own interface.

Harold buys a Mac Mini in order to develop software for the iPhone. (That’s right… I said “Harold”). Star Trek’s Massively Multiplayer Online game drops and we’re interested in why that’s so important. Also, we talk about embedded systems and where you might find them in your daily life.

PBS, here we come!

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