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1985 AI book dedication reflects on early computing dreams

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A dedication from a 1985 AI book has resurfaced, highlighting the BBC Micro computer. The text reflects a sense of hopeful solemnity from that era of early computing. AI

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1985 AI book dedication reflects on early computing dreams

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    This is a dedication from an # AI book from 1985, focusing on BBC Micro, one of the classic 8-bit machines. Back then, it clearly felt dreamful and solemn.

    This is a dedication from an # AI book from 1985, focusing on BBC Micro, one of the classic 8-bit machines. Back then, it clearly felt dreamful and solemn.

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