Technology Disasters: From Boeing to CrowdStrike

In our high-tech interconnected world, a single software glitch can spiral into global disaster. Tune in this week to discover the hidden stories, the dramatic consequences, and the lessons learned from these monumental failures. From software glitches that crippled planes and healthcare devices, to power failures that left millions in the dark, Shane and Duncan uncover the human errors and systemic flaws behind some of the most infamous tech failures.

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In this episode:

• Y2K
• CrowdStrike
• The Northeast Blackout of 2003
• Therac-25
• The Morris Worm

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