The Joystick is an iconic and very loved controller device. In this episode we explore the funny origin of the word as much as we ponder on its use and history. 

SOURCES:

New York Times in an article about the origins of "joystick": http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/05/weekinreview/05zeller.html?hp

MICHAEL QUINNON. A message thread from his research:

https://listserv.linguistlist.org/pipermail/ads-l/2005-June/050361.html

Video documentary:

https://youtu.be/SL-4HfQnNV4

VIDEO commentary about joy baton:

https://youtu.be/6WVQBtPM2XI

A very technical explanation of the technology behind the joystick mapping:

http://blog.hypersect.com/interpreting-analog-sticks/

German activist building Lego ramps for wheel:chairs

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lego-ramps-germany-idUSKBN20D1PU