Just a clarification on the source story. I work at Digital Science, who commissioned this video. Andy had actually already built this device (we didn't sponsor building it), along with a Babbage difference engine. He brought them a long to Sci Foo this year, and i believe the filming took place around that time.
I've seen both the devices in the flesh, and they are little works of art. Not sure if he's planning on building any more.
I have a 4 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. It's an amazing experience bringing children in to the world and raising them to be decent, loving, energetic, passionate, all that stuff. And I totally agree with bmj when he said raising children should make a positive contribution to the world; my wife and I are completely dedicated to ensuring our kids question, learn, play and enjoy life to the max.
And I'm also a CTO at a new venture, with all the pain and hard work that involves. And it is hard with kids, keeping the balance, etc. However, it is that balance that keeps me sane, the kids bring joy when the job sucks, and vice versa.
I've been on the early access for a month, and it is indeed a very interesting technology, although one I think will initially at least see more use in the enterprise than with consumers. However, it's very much a walled garden at the moment, so I'm interested in seeing how it'll integrate with other tools we use on a daily basis.
I've seen both the devices in the flesh, and they are little works of art. Not sure if he's planning on building any more.