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Off the top of my head, I can name three things from either China or India that are science-related: the positional numbering system (and zero), the Chinese rem
by deadbeeves 5y ago
Off the top of my head, I can name three things from either China or India that are science-related: the positional numbering system (and zero), the Chinese remainder theorem, and gunpowder. What am I missing that's very important yet rarely mentioned?
- fooker 5y agoIndia: quite a bit of astronomy and geometry. Also logic, philosophy and linguistics if you want to include them in the science list. China: chemistry and metallurgy. Indian science took a weird turn towards metaphysics and mystical stuff once the priests started playing a fundamental role in education.