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A study reveals that the Polynesian people of Mangareva Island utilized a binary number system 600 years ago, predating its European rediscovery by 300 years. This mixed system combined base-10 with binary elements, allowing for simplified calculations without the need to memorize complex arithmetic rules. The findings highlight the cultural significance in the development of numerical cognition and the diversity of counting systems across different societies.

Author

Ludovica Ottaviano

Language

EN