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title: PiDP6 & Lisp - Computerphile
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published: 2026-07-28T15:00:39Z
updated: 2026-09-07T05:12:59Z
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- Computerphile
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  The PDP6 was a DEC computer from the early 1960's - Angelo Papenhoff takes us through the machine and shows us some Lisp 'Poetry'

  Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile

  This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

  Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com
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The PDP6 was a DEC computer from the early 1960's - Angelo Papenhoff takes us through the machine and shows us some Lisp 'Poetry'

Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile

This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com