| Hosts | Ran Levi and Kelly O’Laughlin |
| Podcast Series | 2015 – 2017 |
| Episodes | 32 |
| Highlighted Episode #1 | Are Software Bugs Inevitable? Part 1: FORTRAN and the Denver Airport Baggage Disaster |
| Episode Duration | 28 minutes |
| Themes | Software, Bugs, Exploits |
| Highlighted Episode #2 | Are Software Bugs Inevitable? Part 2: The Most Expensive Failed Software Project Ever |
| Episode Duration | 25 Minutes |
| Themes | Software, Bugs, Exploits |
Curious Minds is a podcast that features interviews with innovators and experts across a wide range of fields, including science, technology, business, and the arts. The podcast explores the ideas and experiences that have shaped these individuals’ careers and helped them achieve success.
Are Software Bugs Inevitable? Part 1: FORTRAN and the Denver Airport Baggage Disaster | Curious Minds Podcast
Software errors and random bugs are a prevalent occurrence, as commonly experienced by individuals who encounter the infamous Windows “blue screen of death” or the periodic need to reboot their smartphones. The tolerance towards these issues has led to an acceptance of their presence in daily technological encounters.
However, the question arises: is there truly no recourse? Are these errors, ranging from minor bugs to catastrophic mistakes, an unavoidable aspect of the digital landscape? These inquiries form the crux of the forthcoming episode, delving into the narrative of FORTRAN, the groundbreaking high-level computer language, and the unfortunate tale of the Denver Airport Baggage Disaster.
Are Software Bugs Inevitable? Part 2: The Most Expensive Failed Software Project Ever
In this episode, the ongoing discussion revolves around the Software Crisis, previously introduced in the preceding week. The fundamental inquiry raised was the reason behind the frequent failures of numerous large-scale software projects, giving rise to the term “Software Crisis” coined back in 1968.
The notion of “failure” within the software realm encompasses various facets: projects often veer off course in terms of timelines and budgets, resulting in software that falls short of customer specifications and expectations, riddled with a notable number of errors and bugs. Engineers and computer scientists have long pondered over the intricacies of software engineering, grappling with the inherent complexity of the process.
Over the years, solutions to this predicament have evolved in tandem with transformations in the business culture prevalent within the realm of High Tech.
