As we neared December 31, 1999, global hysteria over Y2K reached its peak. This episode dives into the origins and escalation of Y2K paranoia, exploring why concerns over a new millennium gripped the world so intensely. From early speculations in the 1980s to the intense preparatory measures in the 1990s, understand the profound fears tied to transitioning into a computerized era and the potential worldwide technological failures.

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