The Hacker News thread discusses the Medley Interlisp Project, which aims to revive the historical software system. Users share links to online emulators and related projects, including Symbolics OpenGenera and the Xerox LFG Grammar Writer's Workbench. The conversation explores the concept of a "Lisp Machine" of the future, debating whether it requires dedicated hardware or a Lisp-like language. Some point to Emacs as a modern example, while others discuss alternative languages like Smalltalk and Oberon. The thread also touches upon the limitations of Java and the historical context of enterprise architecture. Discussions also mention ongoing efforts to model the MIT CADR in VHDL and resurrect LMI software, with links to relevant GitHub repositories.