Technology Revolution: The History of the PC

About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of personal computers from the 1940s and 1950s to modern handheld devices.

This week's episode comes to you thanks to Jeremy, a longtime listener who wanted me to dive into the history of computers. Join me as I explore how the personal computer evolved from the oversized mega machines of the 1940s and 1950s to the handheld devices to know and love today. And don't forget - you too can submit your episode requests via the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com. When you are done with this episode, be sure to check out my prior episode: Hidden Computers: Women in T...

People in this episode

Host: Alycia Asai

Topics covered

• history of computers
• personal computer evolution
• technology revolution
• computing history
• impact of technology

Keywords

• personal computer
• history
• technology
• computers
• evolution
• 1940s
• 1950s
• handheld devices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Civics & Coffee

Books & works: Hidden Computers: Women in T...

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