The 1983 show that predicted your entire digital life — in 12 episodes.
Season 1 • Episode 12
LatestWhat is the future of computers? What side effects will there be, on privacy, information security, or socialization? A panel of experts have an indepth discussion. Plus, Jim Butterfield gives his predictions on the future of computing.
A companion programme to TVOntario's Bits and Bytes, The Academy explores the principles and applications of computer technology in greater detail.
Writing
Jim Butterfield's crystal-clear explanations of complex systems.
Production
Charming lo-fi graphics that aged into aesthetic perfection.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
TVOntario's educational mandate produced surprisingly influential tech content; many Canadian programmers cite this series as their origin story.
Jim Butterfield was a legendary Commodore 64 programmer who wrote the definitive memory map still referenced today.
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