Known as the "father of the computer," Babbage invented the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine.
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Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)
The first computer programmer who wrote an algorithm for Babbage’s Analytical Engine, making her a key figure in computing history.
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Alan Turing (1912-1954)
A brilliant mathematician who created the concept of the Turing Machine and played a pivotal role in breaking Nazi codes during World War II.
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Grace Hopper (1906-1992)
A computer scientist and Navy Rear Admiral who invented the first compiler, which helped lay the foundation for modern programming languages.
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Bill Gates (1955-Present)
Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest and most influential people in the tech world. He played a major role in making personal computers widely accessible.
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Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
Co-founder of Apple, Jobs revolutionized the world of personal computing and smartphones with products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Steve Wozniak (1950-Present)
Co-founder of Apple, Wozniak designed the Apple I and Apple II, two early personal computers that helped shape the industry.
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Mark Zuckerberg (1984-Present)
Co-founder of Facebook (now Meta), Zuckerberg changed the way we connect with people online and transformed social media.
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Elon Musk (1971-Present)
Founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and co-founder of PayPal, Musk is a key innovator in electric vehicles, space exploration, and other high-tech industries.
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Larry Page (1973-Present)
Co-founder of Google, Page transformed how we search for information and is a major player in the development of the internet.
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Sergey Brin (1973-Present)
Co-founder of Google with Larry Page, Brin helped revolutionize the search engine and is also involved in various other innovative projects.
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Shigeru Miyamoto (1952-Present)
The creator of iconic Nintendo games such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, Miyamoto changed the gaming world.
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Satoshi Nakamoto (Unknown)
The mysterious creator of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, Nakamoto's work has revolutionized the world of digital currencies.
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Tim Berners-Lee (1955-Present)
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee’s creation transformed how we access and share information online.
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Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000)
An actress and inventor, Lamarr co-invented a frequency-hopping technology that laid the groundwork for modern wireless communications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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John von Neumann (1903-1957)
A mathematician and physicist who developed the architecture for modern computers, which is still used today in most computer systems.
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Vint Cerf (1943-Present)
Known as one of the "fathers of the internet," Cerf helped create the TCP/IP protocol, which is the foundation of the internet.
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Ray Kurzweil (1948-Present)
A futurist and inventor known for his work in artificial intelligence and predictions about the future of computing and technology.
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Jeff Bezos (1964-Present)
Founder of Amazon, Bezos revolutionized online shopping and is a key figure in the development of cloud computing through Amazon Web Services.
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Joi Ito (1966-Present)
A prominent internet activist, Ito was a former director of the MIT Media Lab and has contributed to innovations in open-source software and digital culture.
Lesson duration is: 30 min
