EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Accidental Billionaire Bug: When Y2K's Little Brother Broke the Internet
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In 2038, every smartphone, smart car, and server on Earth might suddenly think it's 1901. We dive into the Year 2038 Problem—a ticking time bomb buried in the code that runs our world, created by programmers in the 1970s who never imagined their shortcuts would outlast bell-bottoms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 2038, every smartphone, smart car, and server on Earth might suddenly think it's 1901. We dive into the Year 2038 Problem—a ticking time bomb buried in the code that runs our world, created by programmers in the 1970s who never imagined their shortcuts would outlast bell-bottoms.
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The Accidental Billionaire Bug: When Y2K's Little Brother Broke the Internet
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