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Decoding Tech (from the Computer History Museum) explores the past, present and future of technology through conversations with today's leading experts as well as the pioneers and innovators of our on-going computing revolution. Programs are recorded live as a part of the museum's CHM Live events. Learn more at www.computerhistory.org

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Recent Guests

Andrew McAfee
New York Times bestselling author of The Geek Way
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Episode: The Geek Way: A Handbook for a New Culture
Ronald Wayne
One of Apple's co-founders, interviewed on stage
Apple
Episode: Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different
Tony Fadell
Designer of the iPod; founder of Nest
Apple (iPod), Nest
Episode: Computing For the Whole World
Dana Boyd
Technology and society expert
Episode: Dialed In: The Prehistory of Social Media
Kevin Driscoll
Author of The Modem World, A Prehistory of Social Media
Episode: Dialed In: The Prehistory of Social Media
Steve Wozniak
Co-founder of Apple
Apple Inc.
Episode: Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40
Susan Kare
Artist and designer, known for creating Mac icons
Apple Inc.
Episode: Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40
Andy Cunningham
Public relations expert instrumental in Apple's early marketing
Cunningham Communications
Episode: Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40
Dan'l Lewin
Former marketing manager at Apple, now CEO of Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum
Episode: Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40

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Panelists and moderators from CHM Live events and CHM-related programs, representing engineering, journalism, and museum curation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Riveting topics and great guests

    Really enjoyed listening and learning more about the tech industry.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Impeccably researched, lively conversations with top tech historians and builders.
High-quality guests and thoughtful takes on tech culture and history.
Engaging deep dives that balance nostalgia with forward-looking insights.

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Computing For the Whole World
Q: So how did you come to computing, and what sparked your long journey into this field?
I was drawn to hands-on tinkering from a young age, first by paper terminals and then by the Apple II; that early exposure, plus family influence, set me on a path of building and learning by doing, which eventually evolved into a career in hardware, software, and startup leadership.
The Pixel: From Cave Paintings to Toy Story
Q: Who coined the term Pixel?
There was a fight for a lot of years about what to call the sample, and the battle came down to should it be Pell or Pixel?
Algorithms of Love: Dating in the Digital World
Q: How have demographics played a role in online dating?
Demographics shifted over time with people marrying later and women entering the workforce, which affected how and when individuals searched for partners.
Algorithms of Love: Dating in the Digital World
Q: Why did you decide that match was the best opportunity?
Kremen saw the potential in online dating as an opportunity to modernize classified advertising and address the needs of singles in the changing demographics of society.
Read Me: The Books that Inspired the Computing Revolution
Q: Could you talk about the timeframe that you cover in the book?
My book covers a span of time roughly from the end of the Second World War to the end of the.com boom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Decoding Tech

What is Decoding Tech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A curated mix of live CHM conversations with technology historians, engineers, and industry leaders exploring the past, present, and future of computing. Episodes span iconic company histories, product revolutions, and the societal impact of tech—featuring deep dives into culture, design, and innovation from figures at Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Pixar, and the Computer History Museum itself. The show tends to pair veteran journalists and curators with builders and executives to dissect how technology evolves, why communities form around it, and what the next waves of computing might look like for developers, marketers, and strategists alike. A standout pattern is the museum's CHM Live framing, which blends archival context with fresh, forwar... more

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