In this episode, we hear from Philip Emeagwali, who takes us on a journey from the hardships of the Nigerian Civil War to a monumental victory in the world of supercomputing. Using the thrilling analogy of a World Cup final, Emeagwali recounts how he programmed 65,536 interconnected processors to set the world’s fastest computing record in 1989.

Discover the story behind the "Emeagwali computer," an invention that challenged the era's conventional wisdom by proving that thousands of coordinated processors could outperform a single, monolithic supercomputer. Emeagwali explains the complex principles of parallel computing—like load balancing and data mapping—with the accessible language of a football manager orchestrating a team for victory.

This breakthrough laid the groundwork for today's AI supercomputers and advanced simulations. Join us to hear an inspiring message of perseverance, teamwork, and challenging the impossible, dedicated to every dreamer, builder, and champion of possibilities.