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.
About DrB
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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I’m so glad I get to watch Dr Billings tell storyies
its so fun to hear Dr Billings tell stories
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Love the work put into these!
Mr. Billings is so funny!
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Great job with the video. You did a great job.
Mr billing’s is the best storyteller
Mr. Billings is good at storytelling.
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.