# Software Failure on The No Agenda Show Software Failure comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Natwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natwest.md), [Belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md), [Boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [Boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md), [Cash Transactions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-transactions.md), [Flame Virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flame-virus.md), [Gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [Gatwick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatwick.md), [Hardware Failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Ballot Verification Errors, VA Health System Comparison - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 1:06:40–1:11:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/ballot-verification-errors-va-health-system-comparison.md Technical issues with barcode readability and signature verification in Maricopa County and Georgia are compared to the troubled electronic health record modernization at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA project reportedly caused thousands of cases of harm and several deaths due to software glitches like disappearing prescriptions. The hosts use this as a cautionary tale for implementing complex, unproven technology in critical government functions like voting. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), signature verification, [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [software failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-failure.md) ### Boeing 787 Crash, India to Gatwick Flight - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 35:35–39:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/boeing-787-crash-india-to-gatwick-flight.md A Boeing 787 aircraft traveling from India to Gatwick crashed on takeoff, reportedly striking a hospital building. Early reports suggest a potential compressor stall or a failure of the ram air turbine, while some speculate a catastrophic software failure in the fly-by-wire system. The incident adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Boeing's safety record and manufacturing quality. Keywords: [boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [gatwick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatwick.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [software failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-failure.md) ### Computer Glitches, CT Scanner Overdose, Software Bugs - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 44:44–47:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/computer-glitches-ct-scanner-overdose-software-bugs.md An anecdote is shared regarding a fatal software bug in a computer-controlled CT scanner where using the delete key inadvertently added zeros to the radiation dosage. This resulted in a patient receiving a massive overdose due to poor interface programming. The hosts use this to illustrate the dangers of over-reliance on automated systems in critical infrastructure and aviation. Keywords: [software bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-bugs.md), ct scanner, radiation overdose, [unabomber manifesto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber-manifesto.md), technology failure ### NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland Technical Failures - **Episode:** [421: Don't Be Nosey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/421-don-t-be-nosey.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-28 - **Time:** 48:11–55:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/421-don-t-be-nosey/chapter/natwest-and-royal-bank-of-scotland-technical-failures.md The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest experienced a massive technical failure following a botched software upgrade, leaving customers unable to access funds for over a week. While the CEO blamed a processing backlog, technical experts suggest the duration of the outage is suspicious given modern data redundancy standards. There are reports of merchants increasingly demanding cash as digital payment terminals fail. Keywords: [natwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natwest.md), [royal bank of scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-bank-of-scotland.md), banking failure, [software glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-glitch.md), [cash transactions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-transactions.md) ### NatWest Banking Failure, Software Glitch and Stuxnet Speculation - **Episode:** [420: The Data Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-24 - **Time:** 2:08:49–2:15:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole/chapter/natwest-banking-failure-software-glitch-and-stuxnet-speculation.md A massive technical failure at NatWest bank in the UK left millions of customers unable to access their funds for several days. While the bank blamed a software upgrade glitch, the hosts speculate it could be a drill for a future bank holiday or the result of a cyberattack similar to Stuxnet or the Flame virus. IT professionals in the audience are invited to submit "essays" explaining the technical feasibility of the bank's official story. Keywords: [natwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natwest.md), banking failure, [software upgrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-upgrade.md), [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [flame virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flame-virus.md), [belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md) ### Nokia E71 Hardware Failure, Software Update Issues - **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-22 - **Time:** 45:07–46:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/nokia-e71-hardware-failure-software-update-issues.md A host describes the total failure of a Nokia E71 mobile phone following a botched software update. The discussion critiques Nokia's PC-based software loader and the general decline of the company's hardware reliability, suggesting they should return to manufacturing boots and tires. Keywords: [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), software loader, [hardware failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware-failure.md), reboot loop, [mobile phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-phones.md) ### Boeing 737 Auto-Throttle Issues, Turkish Airways Comparison - **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-28 - **Time:** 57:06–1:00:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/boeing-737-auto-throttle-issues-turkish-airways-comparison.md A report from the UK Aircraft Accident Investigation Board details a 2007 incident where a Boeing 737's auto-throttle disengaged, nearly causing a stall at Bournemouth Airport. Adam Curry compares this to the recent Turkish Airways crash near Schiphol, suggesting a systemic software or subsystem fault in the Boeing 737 series. The hosts express concern over increasing automation in aircraft. Keywords: [boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), turkish airways, bournemouth airport, auto-throttle, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), flight crew, [software failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-failure.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)