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Empire of the Sum
99% Invisible
The Evolution of Calculators
This chapter discusses the technological advancements in calculators, from the contest between a Japanese abacus and a mechanical calculator to the rise of Texas Instruments graphing calculators. It covers the development of calculators using solenoids, the discovery of vacuum tubes, the invention of transistors, and the creation of integrated circuits. It also explores TI's dominance in the calculator market and the resistance to electronic calculators in classrooms.
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