The Soul of a New Machine - Rethinking the Computer

Explore the future of computing hardware in this Stanford seminar featuring Bryan Cantrill from Oxide Computer Company. Delve into the vision for a new rack-scale, server-side machine that aims to revolutionize the current PC-based architecture. Learn how hyperscale infrastructure providers have already adapted their systems, and discover why these advancements have not yet reached the mass market. Examine the potential impact of open firmware, RISC-V, and Rust in realizing this new computing paradigm. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of rethinking computer architecture for the modern era of elastic software systems.