Computing Then And Now with Joy Lisi Rankin - 76th Conversation

About this episode

Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin discusses the history of computing and its systemic biases with hosts Michael and Dave.

Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin ( 🔗 , 🔗 , 🔗 , 🔗 ), an author, historian, and academic, joins Michael and Dave in a fast conversation about the history of computing and its systemic biases from the '60s to the techbros of today, and much more. [Cover based on an image used by permission of Joy Rankin ] Note: This conversation was recorded in April 2024 but is only becoming available now. Computing Up regrets and apologizes for the extended delay!

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Dave Ackley

Guest: Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin

Topics covered

• history of computing
• systemic biases
• technology culture
• tech industry
• academic perspectives

Keywords

• computing history
• systemic bias
• technology
• techbros
• academic discussion

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