Published Jul 30, 2018

Recode Decode: 'General Magic' directors Sarah Kerruish and Matt Maude

Directors Sarah Kerruish and Matt Maude explore the ambitious vision and eventual fall of the pioneering tech startup behind the documentary 'General Magic,' highlighting its lasting impact on Silicon Valley and the innovative storytelling journey that captured it.

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Recode Decode: 'General Magic' directors Sarah Kerruish and Matt Maude

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Technology's Dark Side

The Cost of Innovation

Early Ambitions

Internet Trust Issues

The Cost of Failure

Lessons from General Magic

Film and Friendship

The Legacy of General Magic

Origins of the Smartphone

Visionaries of Innovation

Lessons from Failure

Hubris and Failure

Innovation's New Frontiers

Early Tech Missteps

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Tech InnovationSarah Kerruish and Matt Maude discuss their documentary "General Magic," which chronicles the rise and fall of a pioneering tech startup. Despite its failure, General Magic's innovations laid the groundwork for future technological advancements in Silicon Valley.

Tech Innovation

Failure and LessonsThe documentary "General Magic" explores the rise and fall of a pioneering tech startup, revealing how its ambitious vision and eventual failure shaped the future of Silicon Valley. Directors Sarah Kerruish and Matt Maude discuss the lessons learned from this iconic story.

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