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Wargames movie relevance highlighted by ZX81 owner

A user on Mastodon shared their fondness for the 1983 movie Wargames, noting its continued relevance. They recalled watching the film shortly after acquiring their first ZX81 computer, highlighting the enduring message of the movie over 40 years later. AI

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Wargames movie relevance highlighted by ZX81 owner

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    My favorite movie is Wargames from 1983. When I first watched it I had just bought my first ZX81 computer. More than 40 years old, but the message is more than

    My favorite movie is Wargames from 1983. When I first watched it I had just bought my first ZX81 computer. More than 40 years old, but the message is more than ever important # AI # wargames # 8bit https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=36eS9a8a1eg