Computer History with Chris Garcia

Chris Garcia
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Chris Garcia spent twenty years studying the history of computers, and now, with time on his hands, he's going back and bringing that knowledge out for all to hear!

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1 - Before the Computer

    Episode Notes You can help keep the episodes comin' by supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3MinModernist Triumph of the Nerds: An excellent doc This episode looks at the path the series will take, who think like tally sticks, the abacus, jetons, and other early mathematical technologies came to us. There's a look at early mechanical calculators by the likes of Blaise Pascal, Hans Egli, William Seward Burroughs, and more. Plus, an extended look at Charles Babbage (not the father of computing) and Ada Lovelace (Not the mother of software)

    40 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Electro-Mechanical Age

    This episode, we cover the period before World War II with an emphasis on Claude Shannon, George Stibbitz, Konrad Zuse, and Differential Analyzers. We also show how ideas spread, and what a new device means as far as influence. Also, significant mentions of MIT. Help us keep going by supporting our Patreon

    28 min
  3. World War II

    EPISODE 3

    World War II

    Episode Notes You can help keep the episodes comin' by supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3MinModernist This episode looks at World War II, the computers needed to solve the problems war presents, and how it all helped lead us to the world of computers we know today!

    26 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Computer in the US - 1942 to 1951

    Episode Notes The computer in the US rode a wave out of World War II, and involved folks like Pres Eckert, John von Neumann, and John Mauchley, Harry Huskey, and many more. We talk about BINAC, Whirlwind, EDVAC, SEAC, SWAC, and more! You can help keep the episodes comin' by supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3MinModernist

    23 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    UK Computers - 1946 to 1952

    Episode Notes Come support our patreon!

    30 min
  6. The IAS Machines

    EPISODE 6

    The IAS Machines

    Episode Notes Books: Dyson, George. Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe. Pantheon Books, 2012. Macrae, Norman. John Von Neumann: The Scientific Genius Who Pioneered the Modern Computer, Game Theory, Nuclear Deterrence, and Much More. American Mathematical Society, 1999. Goldstine, Herman H. The Computer from Pascal to von Neumann. Princeton University Press, 1993. Academic Papers and Reports: von Neumann, John. "First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC." Burks, Arthur W., Goldstine, Herman H., and von Neumann, John. "Preliminary Discussion of the Logical Design of an Electronic Computing Instrument." Ware, Willis H. "The History and Development of the Electronic Computer Project at the Institute for Advanced Study." RAND Corporation, 1953. ru.wikipedia.org Web Resource: "The IAS Computer, 1952." National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. de.wikipedia.org+3ru.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3 Oral Histories and Interviews: "Oral history interview with Willis H. Ware." Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. "Oral history interview with Arthur Burks." Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Documentaries and Lectures: Dyson, George. "The Birth of the Computer." TED Talk, March 2003

    19 min
  7. The End of the Vacuum Tube Era: US Computers 1955-1960

    EPISODE 7

    The End of the Vacuum Tube Era: US Computers 1955-1960

    Episode Notes 1961 BRL Report on Computing

    9 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    SAGE

    Episode Notes https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/real-time-computing/6/120 In Your Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06drBN8nlWg

    7 min
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Chris Garcia spent twenty years studying the history of computers, and now, with time on his hands, he's going back and bringing that knowledge out for all to hear!

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