Imagine if we didn't have a zero number today.
Originally shared by Ron Villejo
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The advent of the concept of zero allowed numbers to be written efficiently and reliably. In turn, this allowed for effective record-keeping that meant important financial calculations could be checked retroactively, ensuring the honest actions of all involved. Zero was a significant step on the route to the democratisation of mathematics.
~Christian Yates
https://qz.com/1084558/how-ancient-india-pioneered-fundamental-math-concepts-centuries-before-europe/
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