The Universe is Hostile to Computers

Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference and game glitches. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via get 20% off a yearly subscription. This video was inspired by the RadioLab Podcast “Bit Flip“ -- they’re brilliant science storytellers. A Huge thanks to Dr Leif Scheick, Calla Cofield and the JPL Media Relations Team. Thanks to Col Chris Hadfield. Check out his book: ▀▀▀ References: J. F. Ziegler, “Terrestrial cosmic rays,“ in IBM Journal of Research and Development, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 19-39, Jan. 1996, doi: -- D. Binder, E. C. Smith and A. B. Holman, “Satellite Anomalies from Galactic Cosmic Rays,“ in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 2675-2680, Dec. 1975, doi: Ziegler, J. F., & Lanford, W. A. (1979). Effect of cosmic