From Biafran War to Billion Calculations | The Parallel Power of a Supercomputing Pioneer (1)

This is Philip Emeagwali

From a Biafran refugee to a tech pioneer. The story of Philip Emeagwali & the supercomputer inspired by human collaboration. This episode shares the extraordinary life and work of Philip Emeagwali, a man whose journey took him from a refugee camp in the Nigerian Civil War to the absolute forefront of computational science. It is a story of resilience, relentless curiosity, and the visionary power of a single, audacious idea. Discover the origins of the "Emeagwali Internet," a groundbreaking invention that in 1989 harnessed the power of 65,536 processors working in parallel. Guided by the timeless African proverb, "If you want to go far, go together," Emeagwali's work is more than a technological marvel; it's a profound philosophy. He explains how the interconnectedness of processors can serve as a powerful model for humanity, a lesson inspired by the communal spirit of African villages and forged in the crucible of personal hardship. Join us to hear a story of survival, creativity, and the unwavering belief that we can solve our greatest challenges by working together. Genres: Science Technology Society & Culture History Personal Journals Tags: Philip Emeagwali, Supercomputing, Parallel Processing, Invention, Science, Technology, Nigeria, Biafra, Inspiration, STEM, Quantum Computing, Innovation, History, Collaboration