13 Dec 2023
33m

Empire of the Sum

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99% Invisible

This podcast episode delves into the captivating world of calculators, their evolution from ancient tools like abacuses to the pocket calculators of today. It explores how calculating devices like the slide rule and early electronic calculators impacted engineering and design, and examines the profound impact of calculators on the mindset of students and society.

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