The tech panic of Y2K was a problem of shortsightedness. Computer programmers originally configured systems to represent years in 2 digits, not 4. This brevity was useful — until, of course, 1999 was about to become 2000. It was only then experts realized that computers wouldn’t be able to handle a rollback to the year “00.” To avert worldwide technolog…
Share from 0:00
0:00
/
0:00
Paid episode
The full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Big Think
Lesson 2: How to Unlock AI’s Potential for Your Business
Recalibrate systems for AI implementation. Try out AI systems in contexts where they'll be used.
Members Only Classes
Learn skills from the world's top thinkers, entrepreneurs, and experts. Our micro-learning classes help you stay focused on big ideas with practical impact. No fluff, no filler – just the skills you need to become the highest-performing version of yourself.
Learn skills from the world's top thinkers, entrepreneurs, and experts. Our micro-learning classes help you stay focused on big ideas with practical impact. No fluff, no filler – just the skills you need to become the highest-performing version of yourself.Authors
Recent Posts
