Unyielding Determination: The Story of the Billings Computer
December 06, 2023 • EPISODE 199
In this episode, Roger Billings shares the incredible story behind the Billings Computer and its unexpected influence on a young Bill Gates. Join us as we explore the challenges Dr. Billings faced on his journey and uncover how he managed the tremendous success that followed.
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Amazing video. I loved Genises’ story. Everything start does start with a dream, but it also starts with the belief that we can achieve those dreams.
Love these videos!
I wonder if there will ever be something more efficient at computations than classical computers. Quantum computers are not necessarily more efficient, since they only excel at certain problems, and not common ones, so it would have to be something else.