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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Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology. As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.


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2 Comments

  1. Elexi Harris
    Elexi Harris on October 5, 2024 at 6:50 pm

    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.

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  2. Sherif Ray
    Sherif Ray on November 13, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    Love these videos!

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