This web content provides an overview of the history of computers, with a focus on logic and the contributions of key figures. The author acknowledges their limited expertise on the subject but presents the information as a conversation starter rather than a comprehensive study. They highlight the importance of George Boole’s work on Boolean logic, trace the development of logic from Aristotle to the mid-1800s, and discuss the role of categorical and propositional logic. The content also explores the significance of the Jacquard loom as a precursor to computers and Charles Babbage’s contributions to computing with the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. Ada Lovelace’s visionary ideas about general-purpose computers and Herman Hollerith’s Hollerith Machine are also mentioned.
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/vfRpzyGsikujm9ujj/a-brief-history-of-computers