Sir Clive Sinclair

One of the people who inspired me into a career in technology has died. Sir Clive Sinclair passed away on the 16th September 2021.

I wrote an article for Octagon Technology about the important early tech that he invented and I bought. Here is the link:

Here is the man who wanted a flying car…

Obituary:

Sir Clive Sinclair: Tireless inventor ahead of his time (BBC News)

Sir Clive Sinclair: even his failures were prescient inventions (theconversation.com)

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Updates

Because it’s Friday – Sir Clive Sinclair

This video has been released by Computerphile on YouTube looking at Sir Clive’s life and his achievements:

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The photo of the ZX Spectrum bag and mug came from my university friend Gareth Rae.