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The Birth of Computing and Programming
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06:57 - 13:01 (06:03)

The first bugs in programming were encountered by early computer scientists, but learning how to operate these early computers helped to establish the foundation for modern-day computing.

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The poorly written manual for a computer led a young enthusiast to believe he must have a talent for programming.
06:57 - 09:56 (02:58)
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Computer Science
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The poorly written manual for a computer led a young enthusiast to believe he must have a talent for programming. In 1956, IBM donated an IBM 650 to Stanford University, one of the first ones available.

Chapter
The Birth of Computing and Programming
Episode
#219 – Donald Knuth: Programming, Algorithms, Hard Problems & the Game of Life
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The guest talks about their experience creating a computer from scratch and how they overcame various challenges along the way.
09:56 - 13:01 (03:04)
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DIY
Summary

The guest talks about their experience creating a computer from scratch and how they overcame various challenges along the way.

Chapter
The Birth of Computing and Programming
Episode
#219 – Donald Knuth: Programming, Algorithms, Hard Problems & the Game of Life
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast