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CMU Professor Randy Pausch's 'Last Lecture'

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the worth-your-time dept.

This is a bit of an unusual story for Slashdot- it's the "Last Lecture" of a professor at CMU who is terminally ill. His early research in VR has benefited everyone and even if you have never heard of Randy Pausch I think this is worth your time. It's a 2 hour long wmv filled with insight, laughs and wisdom from a man who has really done some amazing work. I've been watching it all morning and I think it would really be worth your time if you can spare it to listen to what he has to say. From virtual reality to education to stuffed animals and childhood dreams, there's a lot here worth your time. Thanks drew for the link. Update: 09/21 15:44 GMT by Z : The link is already a little shakey, so you might want to turn to this cut up YouTube version of the talk instead.

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  1. Re:Moving.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Go eat your own ass instead of bringing your pointless melodrama to slashdot.

  2. Speaking of wastes... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It fascinates me that no matter the type, tone, or content of the story, some asshole always pops up to interject their political spew.

    You are that asshole sir, and I'm politely asking you to fuck off and take that shit somewhere else.

    And mods, it's "offtopic" not funny, stop being assholes yourselves and show some fucking responsibility.

    And before you try it, no, it wasn't funny, not even a little. It was uninspired, derivative, obvious, and tired.

  3. fuck wmv and flash (offtopic) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    proprietary shit

    the path of the righteous is http://www.theora.org/

  4. Re:What can one say... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I will pray for you.

  5. Re:Steve Jobs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Please don't disrespect and offend Randy that way.