Talking Point: A Curious Contradiction At The Core Of “New” Commodore Makes Me Uncomfortable

Can you be “a bold stand against today’s toxic tech” whilst using Gen AI?

Once upon a time, Commodore was one of the biggest names in the world of home computers and video games. Via its successful C64 and Amiga platforms, it attracted legions of fans, and seemed to typify the ‘Trojan Horse’ dream of the home micro; dutiful parents would buy their children these computers to help with their homework, only to discover to their horror that they were primarily used for playing games like Wizball, Paradroid, Sensible Soccer and Turrican.

It’s easy to see why the recent news that YouTuber Christian “Peri Fractic” Simpson was revitalising the Commodore brand garnered so much attention. Since Commodore International went bust in the early ’90s, the name has been kicked around like an empty can, occasionally being used to hawk poor-quality smartphones and other dubious devices. Long-suffering fans predictably sat up and took notice.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

Can you be “a bold stand against today’s toxic tech” whilst using Gen AI?

Once upon a time, Commodore was one of the biggest names in the world of home computers and video games. Via its successful C64 and Amiga platforms, it attracted legions of fans, and seemed to typify the ‘Trojan Horse’ dream of the home micro; dutiful parents would buy their children these computers to help with their homework, only to discover to their horror that they were primarily used for playing games like Wizball, Paradroid, Sensible Soccer and Turrican.

It’s easy to see why the recent news that YouTuber Christian “Peri Fractic” Simpson was revitalising the Commodore brand garnered so much attention. Since Commodore International went bust in the early ’90s, the name has been kicked around like an empty can, occasionally being used to hawk poor-quality smartphones and other dubious devices. Long-suffering fans predictably sat up and took notice.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

 

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