Tiny games with the PICO-8 Fantasy Console and Joseph White

Summary

The conversation discusses the origin and nature of the "fantasy console" Pico-8, created by Joseph White. He explains his early career in shareware distribution via BBSs in New Zealand during the pre-internet era. The core takeaway is how Pico-8 offers a unique platform for creative expression by abstracting away the complexities of real hardware, allowing users to build and share games and software in a self-contained, imaginative environment.