Sprint to the Finish Line
Thank you, all of you from around the world, who have given so generously in support of Computing: The Human Experience. Since our last report, we've updated our map to include backers from Brazil, Spain, India, Singapore, and a number of cities across the United States. If you've not yet updated your profile to include your location, please message us so that we can add you to the next iteration of our map. We are still looking for at least one backer from Antarctica.
We are entering the final stretch of our Kickstarter project, with just a few days left to reach our goal. We celebrate that we've reached 80% funding, but we also recognize that, with Kickstarter being an all-or-nothing model, we have $5,000 left to go. So, now is the time to reach out to your circle of influence to bring us through the final stretch: blog it, tweet it, text your friends, send a telegram (yes, you can still do that), even call your friends (yes, you can still do that as well!).
And while you are at it, hug your friends; look outside your window; stop and smell a flower; pet your dog, or cat, or whatever quadruped you favor. In short, in the midst of the frantic digital conversation that surrounds us all: be fully present for a moment and celebrate your human experience.
349
Backers
$30,329
pledged of $25,000 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding period
Nov 27, 2011 -
Jan 3, 2012
- First created · 4 backed
- Has not connected Facebook
- Website: computingthehumanexper...
Pledge $1 or more
43 backers
For $1 or more you will receive my deepest gratitude plus the option of having your name listed on a sponsors list on the Computing the Human Experience website. Additionally, you can become an Outreach Partner. We'll give you a widget you can add to your website, designating you as a Friend of Computing. Spread the word about our project in your community! Facebook it. Tweet it. Sing it from the mountain tops.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $10 or more
75 backers
For $10 or more you will receive all of the above plus we will send you quarterly emails filled with updates and photos about our project, Computing: The Human Experience.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $25 or more
45 backers
For $25 or more you will receive all of the above plus a Computing: The Human Experience magnet to place on your refrigerator or robot of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $30 or more
7 backers
For $30 or more you will receive all of the above plus two free admissions to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $50 or more
64 backers
For $50 or more you will receive all of the above plus a handwritten note (remember those? It will be a collector's item someday!) from Grady thanking you for your support.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $70 or more
5 backers
For $70 or more you will receive all of the above plus one year of individual membership to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, which gives you unlimited admission, a subscription to the CHM Digital Quarterly Newsletter and the digital version of Core Magazine, and priority access/free admission to CHM lectures.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $100 or more
32 backers
For $100 or more you will receive all of the above plus quarterly emails of Grady's speaking schedule as well as the opportunity to meet with him one on one at an event at which he is speaking (travel and expenses not included). Bring your book (he'll autograph it for you) and bring your camera (he'll take a picture with you, and post it on the Friends of Computing website).
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $125 or more
21 backers
For $125 or more you will receive all of the above plus a copy of the official guide to the Computer History Museum's Revolution: The First 2000 Years, an official "super geek" t-shirt, and a CHM Revolution pin.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $250 or more
8 backers
For $250 or more you will receive all of the above plus a personal phone call from Grady Booch thanking you for your donation.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $500 or more
5 backers Limited (15 of 20 left)
For $500 you will receive all of the above plus a one hour phone call (or a face to face meeting if it requires no travel) with Grady for you or your aspiring Computer Scientist. Talk dreams, plans, schemes and hopes. Grady will listen, advise and mentor.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
4 backers
For $1000 or more you will receive all of the above plus we will put your or your loved one's name hidden somewhere in Grady's next book (it might appear in an example, in the index, or in an acknowledgement). Part of the fun is discovering where you are! Additionally, if we make the $50,000 that we need to make the timeline app, you will also receive a copy of the app.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers
For $5,000 or more you will receive all of the above plus you will be able to be part of a small select Facebook group that is able to be in conversation with Grady regarding the content of our project. Additionally, if we make the $75,000 that we need to produce the teaser DVD, you will receive all of the above plus a THANK YOU during the CREDIT ROLL of the teaser.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers
For $10,000 or more you will receive all of the above plus a limited edition Grady Booch bobble head/action figure! Put it next to your computer to add some supercharged mojo! (The collectable will be delivered in March; all the other other goodies will be delivered according to the schedule above).
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
Comments
Creator Grady Booch on December 28, 2011
Tell us where you live in Denmark and we will gladly add a pin there! Thanks for letting us know!
Creator Henrik Mohr on December 27, 2011
You're missing a pointer in Denmark ;-)