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PowerPoint Creator Dennis Robert Austin Passes Away at 76

Dennis Robert Austin, the primary software developer behind PowerPoint, passed away on September 1 at the age of 76.

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  • September 15, 2023
Ostersund, Sweden - Aug 15 2022: Microsoft PowerPoint closeup on a computer screen. Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program.
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Dennis Robert Austin, the primary software developer behind PowerPoint, passed away on September 1 at the age of 76. Originally designed in 1987 to replace overhead projectors and enhance presentations, PowerPoint has taken a contentious role in various professional settings, including the military. Its usage in mandatory trainings, characterized by hard-to-understand graphics and tedious narration, led to criticisms, including from retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis who said it “makes us stupid.” Despite the criticisms, some argue its ability to provoke intense reactions may have bolstered military resilience and focus.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Dennis Robert Austin, the creator of PowerPoint, passed away in Los Altos, California, at age 76.
  2. PowerPoint was developed in 1987 to improve presentations and move away from overhead projectors.
  3. The software’s implementation in various fields, especially the military, has been controversial, often draining morale due to its overcomplicated presentations.
  4. Retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis criticized PowerPoint in 2010, stating it “makes us stupid.”
  5. Despite the negative feedback, some believe the frustration induced by PowerPoint might enhance military focus and determination.

 

Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/09/13/powerpoint-creator-unwitting-pioneer-of-military-lethality-dies-at-76/ 

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