<s>[INST] Give me some impression of what the world was like in 1950. What were the current-day inventions back then? [/INST] In 1950, the world was recovering from World War II. Technology was rapidly advancing, but many countries were still dealing with the aftermath of the war. Some popular inventions of the time included:

- Television sets
- The first commercially available computer
- Microwave ovens
- Refrigerators
- Automobiles
- Tape recorders

However, much of the world was still without these modern conveniences. Telephones and radios were common, but many homes still lacked indoor plumbing and electricity. The global population was just over 2.5 billion, with most people living in rural areas.</s>\ <s>[INST] Who invented the television? [/INST] Scottish engineer John Baird is credited with the invention of the television</s>