EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Backwards Day That Broke the Internet
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In 1998, a single extra second added to December 31st crashed computer systems worldwide and cost billions of dollars. Today we dive into leap seconds—why we need them, why they're disappearing forever in 2035, and how the weird relationship between atomic clocks and our wobbly planet creates chaos in our hyper-connected world. 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 1998, a single extra second added to December 31st crashed computer systems worldwide and cost billions of dollars. Today we dive into leap seconds—why we need them, why they're disappearing forever in 2035, and how the weird relationship between atomic clocks and our wobbly planet creates chaos in our hyper-connected world.
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