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A Historical Journey Through Algorithms: From Prehistory to Ancient Civilizations

Explore the evolution of algorithms from prehistoric times to the rise of ancient civilizations. This journey begins with the counting methods of Paleolithic people around 30,000 BC and delves into the mathematical advancements of the Egyptians, such as geometry and the decimal system, around 5,000 BC. Witness the emergence of the abacus in the Middle East around 3,500 BC and the mathematical feats of the Babylonians, including Pythagoras's theorem. Discover the contributions of Euclid and ancient Chinese mathematics with magic squares, shaping the foundations of problem-solving we rely on today.

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A Historical Journey Through Algorithms: From Prehistory to Ancient Civilizations

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    1. CPSC 331 Introduction to Algorithms A History Tour Marina L. Gavrilova

    2. The Mystery of Algorithms A History Tour Definition of Algorithms Problem solving: Problem Statement Assumptions Process Paradoxes

    3. A Brief History Tour Paleolithic people counted bones 30000 BC Egypt (geometry, decimal system) 5000 BC Middle East abacus 3500 BC Babylonians: Pythagorass theorem is known, heights of pyramids and the distances to ships are computed, algebraic equations were solved (3000-1000 BC). Pythagor geometry basics, 500BC Euclid geometry, 300 BC

    4. Brief History Tour Chinese: magic squares, Ptolemy (astrology) (90-150)

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