Jack Dongarra, a celebrated computer scientist known for his pivotal work in numerical algorithms and high-performance computing, joins Sean Falconer to discuss his incredible journey. They dive into the differences between regular and supercomputers, the significance of the TOP500 list, and the challenges of data movement in computing. Dongarra also highlights the shift to lower precision in AI computations for efficiency. The conversation points towards the future of supercomputing, integration with AI, and the evolving landscape of benchmarks in assessing performance.