Recommend some tech documentaries

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In summary, the conversation discusses downloading the documentary "Triumph of the Nerds" and the recommendation of other technology documentaries such as "Pirates of the Silicon Valley" and shows like Modern Marvels and PBS NOVA. They also mention their interest in technology and green technologies and how these topics are often covered in obscure documentaries.
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hi

i just downloaded a documentary "Triumph of the nerds" by Robert Cringley. Its about the
rise of nerds like Steve jobs and bill gates . I downloaded it from YouTube. Its very good
documentary. I already have the movie "Pirates of the silicon Valley" and it was nice to see
the interviews of real life avatars of many characters which appeared in the movie.

I like technology very much. Can people recommend any tech documentaries, which are downloadable. The subjects I like in technology are... computers , electronics , various green technologies and they are used ...

often many technologies are not reported by major media outlets but are covered in obscure documentaries... its fun to watch such documentaries...

thanks
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thanks Greg, will check them out.
 
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interesting stuff js...
 
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Modern Marvels is definitely a good resource and compared to a lot of "history lessons" they seem to be pretty accurate as well and make sure they actually throw educational lessons in there. Thanks for the other resources as well!
 

FAQ: Recommend some tech documentaries

What are some good tech documentaries to watch?

Some highly recommended tech documentaries are "The Social Dilemma", "The Great Hack", "Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine", "The Code: Story of Linux", and "AlphaGo".

Are there any tech documentaries that focus on specific industries?

Yes, there are several tech documentaries that dive into specific industries such as "Silicon Cowboys" which explores the rise of Compaq in the computer industry, "Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World" which delves into the impact of the internet on various industries, and "Print the Legend" which follows the 3D printing industry.

Are there any tech documentaries that cover the history of technology?

Yes, there are many tech documentaries that focus on the history of technology such as "Triumph of the Nerds" which looks at the rise of personal computers, "The Internet's Own Boy" which tells the story of Aaron Swartz, a pioneer of internet technology, and "The Startup Kids" which explores the world of tech entrepreneurship.

Are there any tech documentaries that discuss ethical issues related to technology?

Yes, there are several tech documentaries that tackle ethical issues such as "Terms and Conditions May Apply" which examines the use of personal data by tech companies, "Do You Trust This Computer?" which explores the impact of artificial intelligence on society, and "Zero Days" which investigates cyber warfare.

Can you recommend any tech documentaries that are suitable for non-tech savvy viewers?

Yes, there are many tech documentaries that are informative and engaging for non-tech savvy viewers such as "The Imitation Game" which tells the story of codebreaker Alan Turing, "Hidden Figures" which highlights the contributions of female African-American mathematicians to NASA, and "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" which documents the world of competitive gaming.

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