We can now watch Grace Hopper's famed 1982 lecture on YouTube
Grace Hopper's 1982 lecture on information protection is now on YouTube, digitized by NARA and NSA, highlighting her contributions to computing and the development of COBOL.
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Grace Hopper's influential 1982 lecture, "Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People," is now available on YouTube, thanks to efforts by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist and mathematician, discussed the challenges of information protection in her talk, which had been inaccessible due to outdated media formats. Hopper, who earned her degrees from Vassar College and Yale, played a significant role in the development of early computing, including the UNIVAC and the creation of the A-0 compiler, which laid the groundwork for the COBOL programming language. Her lecture is noted for its engaging storytelling and practical insights, such as the analogy of using oxen to illustrate the benefits of pairing computers for increased power. The digitization of her lecture is seen as a significant step in public transparency regarding historical computing discussions. Hopper's contributions to computing and her ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner have made her a celebrated figure in the field.
- Grace Hopper's 1982 lecture is now available on YouTube.
- The lecture discusses future challenges in information protection.
- Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming and contributed to the development of COBOL.
- The digitization was facilitated by NARA and NSA after the original media became obsolete.
- Hopper's engaging speaking style made her a popular figure in the computing community.
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