An easy guide to Boolean logic
Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that are most game-changing. And arguably that’s the case with Boolean logic. It’s found in everything from traffic lights, to circuit boards to search engines. And it was invented by George Boole, who was born way back in 1815.
Made in partnership with the Royal Society, external
Narrated by Dr Katie Steckles, script consultant Thomas Briggs
Thanks to University College Cork, Ireland for sharing The Papers of George Boole, external
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