The Coming Software Apocalypse

10/13/2017

This article from The Atlantic discusses the growing problem of bugs and vulnerabilities in computer code and how they can have severe real-world consequences. It highlights the case of the Therac-25, a medical radiation machine that caused multiple deaths due to a software bug. The article explores the challenges of ensuring code quality and the importance of rigorous testing in preventing potentially catastrophic failures. It also discusses the increasing complexity of software systems and the ethical responsibility of programmers to prioritize safety and security. Overall, the article advocates for a more systematic and proactive approach to software development in order to save the world from the potential havoc caused by faulty code.

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