Moth: The world’s first computer bug

Step into the remarkable life of Grace Hopper, a trailblazer whose insatiable curiosity redefined the boundaries of computer science. From her childhood fascination with the mechanics of alarm clocks to her pioneering work on compilers, Hopper's journey is one of ingenuity and fearless exploration. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the term 'debugging'—born from a literal moth caught in the Harvard Mark II—and how Grace Hopper’s vision and brilliance helped lay the foundation for the digital revolution. Join us as we delve into the life of a woman who transformed technology, one innovation at a time.