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Ernest & Joachim debate Apple Vision Pro: Does it represent “the beginning of a new era for computing,” or will it offer more proof that VR is an answer to a question no one’s asking? E & J then highlight lessons that can be applied to anyone in the business of making products, irrespective of category.

CONTEXT ON SPATIAL COMPUTING – 00:34
WWDC 2023: Apple Vision Pro
Simon Greenwold's paper on Spatial Computing

JOACHIM’S CASE – 03:01
Mentour Pilot: The Untold Story of Air France 447

ERNEST’S CASE – 09:16
Why the Apple Watch is Flopping (2015)
Anticipated 2024 Units Sales for Apple Vision Pro
Are Smart Phones Spreading Faster than Any Tech in Human History?
Lessons From the Rise and Quick Decline of the First ‘Killer App’ (paywall)
Apple Continues to Explore Health Capabilities of Vision Pro
We Have Reached Peak Screen (paywall)
Steve Jobs & the ‘Bicycle for the Mind’

KILLER APPS FOR SPATIAL COMPUTING – 23:24
Wolfram Mathematica visualizations for Arrival
William Gibson’s 2020 novel, Agency

ALTS TO FACE COMPUTERS – 28:54
Why The Mandalorian Uses Virtual Sets Over Green Screen
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses actually make the future look cool
Future Interfaces Group

LESSONS FOR MAKERS – 42:04
Shoe Dog, A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

WEEKLY RECS – 46:48
Freevalve camless engine tech in the Koenigsegg Gemera
Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview

CLOSING & PREVIEW – 54:04

(Image credits: Left–Apple, Right–Meta)

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