EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 16 MIN
The QWERTY Conspiracy: How a Salesman's Lie Became Your Keyboard Forever
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Think QWERTY was designed to slow you down so typewriters wouldn't jam? That's complete nonsense—but the real story is even weirder. We're diving into how a clever salesman's demo trick from the 1870s accidentally became the layout on every device you'll ever own, and why we're probably stuck with it forever. 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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Think QWERTY was designed to slow you down so typewriters wouldn't jam? That's complete nonsense—but the real story is even weirder. We're diving into how a clever salesman's demo trick from the 1870s accidentally became the layout on every device you'll ever own, and why we're probably stuck with it forever.
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The QWERTY Conspiracy: How a Salesman's Lie Became Your Keyboard Forever
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