Self-Made Billionaires
In the latest episode, Michalis Strouthos returns to the studio as we dive into the fascinating story behind the rise of personal computing giants Microsoft and Apple, and their founders, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Through the lens of the 1999 TV movie "Pirates of Silicon Valley," we explore iconic moments and pivotal deals. Discover how these tech titans really made their mark—not through sheer genius alone, but with a hefty dose of luck, privilege, and some truly funny moments. Don't miss this entertaining deep dive into tech history.
The Alan Turing Story
In this episode, I am joined by Jas Powell to delve into the remarkable legacy of Alan Turing, often hailed as the father of computer science. Recorded during Pride Month, this episode explores Turing's early life, groundbreaking contributions to the field of computing, and his pivotal role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II. The discussion touches on Turing's personal struggles, including his tragic prosecution for homosexuality, and his lasting impact, culminating in the posthumous apology and pardon from the UK government. Join us as we celebrate Turing's genius and his enduring influence on both technology and LGBTQ+ rights.
The Queen of Code
If you want to talk about the origins of computing and programming, the one person you must definitely talk about is Grandma Cobol, the Queen of Code, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. And this is exactly what we do this week with the help of Celia.
Refrigerator Ladies
This week Stavriana comes to the studio to listen to me telling her about when a bunch of guys decided to build the world's first electronic computer. The machine had 18000 vacuum tubes covered from head to foot in more than 3,000 switches, wires, and cables. Then they hired six women, handed them a stack of blueprints, and without any training or instructions on how to program the computer, they asked them to program it. This is the story of the original computer programming squad.
Grace was a good man (Greek/Ελληνικά)
Μαζί με την Γεωργία, μιλάμε για την αρχηγό όλων των προγραμματιστριών, την Αmazing Grace και όλα όσα πέτυχε στις τέσσερις δεκαετίες που ήταν στην πρώτη γραμμή της ανάπτυξης της επιστήμης των υπολογιστών.
Refrigerator Girls (Greek/Ελληνικά)
Μαζί με την Έλενα μιλάμε για όταν οι άνδρες κατασκευάσαν τον πρώτο ηλεκτρονικό υπολογιστή, ο οποίος έχει 18000 λυχνίες κενού και περισσότερους από 3.000 διακόπτες και καλώδια. Στη συνέχεια στρατολόγησαν έξι κορίτσια, τους έδωσαν μια στοίβα σχεδιαγράμματα, καμία σχετική εκπαίδευση και τους ζήτησαν να τον προγραμματίσουν.