- 02:28
Introduction to the TARDIS concept from Doctor Who and its relation to time and space discussion.
- 04:49
Explanation of the speed of light as a constant and its implications on measuring time in distributed systems.
- 08:27
Introduction of Lamport's paper on time clocks and the ordering of events in distributed systems.
- 16:26
Discussion of the CAP theorem and its implications in distributed computing.
- 27:24
Mention of a real-world network reliability issue affecting millions of users.
- 42:58
Presentation of Martin Fowler's first law of distributed object design.
- 50:36
Criticism of common misconceptions about distributed system designs.
- 01:01:54
Closing remarks with a quote from Douglas Adams about the illusion of time.
Adventures in Spacetime - Kevlin Henney - NDC London 2025
Summary
The video features Kevlin Henney's talk at NDC London 2025, exploring the fundamentals of distributed systems through the lens of history, physics, and code. While the topic has the potential to be insightful, the delivery lacks focus, diluting its impact and making it feel overly verbose and disjointed.
