When Computers Changed the World from the Revolution Exhibition

"When Computers Changed the World" is just one of more than 100 videos in the Computer History Museum's new exhibition: "Revolution: the First 2000 Years of Computing." In the span of a single lifetime, computers have gone from large, incredibly expensive and rare devices to small, low-cost, ubiquitous tools that we can't imagine living without. Yet, few people know the history of how this came to be.

Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing is a rich, multimedia exhibition that traces the history of modern computing. It begins with ancient efforts to make math easier and extends through to the modern marvels of hand-held devices and the Web. Revolution tells the stories of computing history in 19 galleries. Each gallery is a themed mini-exhibition that covers a particular aspect of the evolution of computing. Within each gallery is an icon—a distinguished artifact that represents and introduces the topic.

In all, more than 1,100 objects, some rare and one-of-a-kind, are displayed. Revolution immerses visitors in the sights and sounds of the computer revolution through vivid graphics, hands-on displays, period settings, machine demonstrations, and more than 100 video, audio, and touch-screen stations.

[rahasiadongg]

I think this video is very good and be a role model for future generations of kids by now, after I saw this video to my knowledge a few began to rise.

[shielacodina]

wow this made me more smarter thank you so much i had something to learn pls keep this up!!!

[Tonywind]

Amazing how far we as human beings have evolved with technology :)

[grumpycarlsworld]

at 1:08 she says "computers are just machines that need to be told what to do by humans."

A point many miss is that one computer can have one person telling it what to do once, maybe a 2 hour programming session, then that computer can be linked up to robotics and run itself for weeks doing the work that 20 people used to do.
Nowhere near as many new jobs being created to run and maintain them as they take away from the manual workers. They're killing industry.

[MrDylanBurich]

Whether you like Facebook or not, you can't deny he has played a huge part in the advancement of social media on the web

[ashish]

can anyone tell me more such channels like this one ?

[risatisone]

totally agree with you bro, .. good point

[PeeteyP]

at 1:08 she says "computers are just machines that eed to be told what to do by humans." Remember also that humans are just machines that need to be told what to do by computers.

[TheDarkFalcon]

@espinetmatt I hear about pop stars all the time as well, doesnt mean that they are important.

[Mitsuki-Kuroe]

can anyone tell me what game that is shown in 0:42 and in 2:43 I saw bill gates

[teachermikoytv]

can anyone tell me how to download this video..? tnx

[gerjaison]

Sorry i like the video but Mark Zuckerburg is a genius? A bit degrading for Alan Turing and others.

[risatisone]

Well Facebook did play a big role in constructing the Arab Springs and other Civil Movements around the world. You should do some research bro. just saying.

[espinetmatt]

@shaurz software is nothing without the computer. the computer is nothing without software. i'm pretty sure you hear of facebook where ever you go.

[Kapplerartbloomingdale]

Will we remain Human when computers do everything for us including jobs? I love computers. I hold a degree n them..However, let's balance our world and keep people, well, peopl?

[espinetmatt]

@moveaxebx all im saying is it doesnt matter. they are not going to put 500 people in a 4 minute video.

how is my pov of stallman childish? if someones a jerk to you, and thinks hes better than you. wouldn't you think poorly of that person? stop whining.