Apr 29, 2025
🔎 Episode Overview
In this episode I explore the fascinating world of Boolean logic, from its 19th-century origins with George Boole to its modern-day applications in artificial intelligence, search engines, and even board games. Learn how simple logical operators like AND, OR, and NOT have shaped computer science—and how you can use these same tools to win at the classic mystery game Clue.
Visit us at MathScienceHistory.com to get a ClueLogic Tracking Sheet and Cheat Sheet to help you play smarter, faster, and more strategically. Whether you're a logic lover, a game-night champion, or just curious about how abstract math became the language of machines, this episode is for you.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- The history and evolution of Boolean logic
- How Claude Shannon brought Boolean logic into circuit design
- How logic gates led to the rise of computers
- How to apply Boolean logic to everyday thinking and decision-making
- Boolean-based strategies to win at Clue (yes, including XOR and IF-THEN!)
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