Why our modern world runs on a secret language of code
In short: While software governs almost every aspect of contemporary life, the ability to write it remains a rare skill. This lecture explores the fundamental nature of programming, its origins, and the shift toward making code more representative of human needs.
The lecture addresses the classic formula by Niklaus Wirth: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs. However, it argues that programs are far more than just these technical components; they are pervasive forces that shape society.
By examining the history of programming and its evolution, Richard Harvey explores the paradox of the programmer: a figure who often lives disconnected from the public yet wields immense influence over the digital infrastructure we all inhabit.
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