
How six women programmed the world’s first modern computer
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The Story of the ENIAC 6: Trailblazing Women in Computing
The chapter delves into the history of the ENIAC 6 - six women mathematicians who were instrumental in programming the world's first modern computer during World War II. It highlights their significant contributions to the field of computing and how their work impacted the trajectory calculations for artillery during the war. The episode also contrasts the technology used by these women in the past with modern computing devices we use today.
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