A new book by Walter Isaacson was recently released which delves into the history of the people whose monumental accomplishments, including the invention of the computer and the internet, ushered us into the digital age. In particular Isaacson discusses the contributions of four prominent figures in monumental breakthroughs in technology: Ada Lovelace, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Alan Turing.

Walter Isaacson is the President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, and  author of “Steve Jobs,” “Einstein: His Life and Universe,” and “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.”

Intrigued? For more information about “The Innovators,” check out the links below:

• To read a full review of Walter Isaacson’s book, read the NY Times book review here.
• For a in-depth discussion of the accomplishment’s of early female programmers, including Ada Lovelace, read the NPR article “The Forgotten Female Programmers Who Created Modern Tech.”
• To watch Stephen Colbert interview Walter Isaacson about “The Innovators,” click here.