Prof. Dionisios Pnevmatikatos: A brief look at the history of Computer Architecture (TED Talk)


A brief look at the history of Computer Architecture

In his talk, as presented at TEDxNTUA 2021 event, Professor Dionisios Pnevmatikatos offers a historical overview of the human need for computing machines, the progress of computing constructs way to modern computers and the formalization of Computer Architecture as a contract for the correct operation of a computing system decoupled from its implementation.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/TLbrtHJfoAE?t=1736

TEDxNTUA is a conference that features talks on popular science, art, and social issues, stories that can inspire, as well as intriguing workshops and performances. It runs under the auspices of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).