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Napier, the logarithm guy, invented binary arithmetic in 1617

submitted by happytoes to mathematics 11 monthsJul 11, 2024 18:46:56 ago (+2/-0)     (www.youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoMdddBQ5k

The video demonstrates Napier's method of binary multiplication on his number board. I loved the uncanny vibe generated by the old book, written in Latin, whose topic seems to belong to an explanation of how computers work from the 1960's


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