The 1890 US Census and the history of punchcard computing [feat. Grant of 3blue1brown fame]
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 Published On Apr 28, 2020

Thanks to Grant Sanderson (of 3blue1brown fame) for joining me on a fun day out! Best double-check you are definitely subscribed to their channel:    / 3blue1brown  

If you are ever in the Bay Area you should totally check out the Computer History Museum.
https://computerhistory.org/

Bubbles Whiting - Using Punch Cards - Hollerith and IBM
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Read more about the Hollerith Tabulator!
https://www.census.gov/history/www/in...

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CORRECTIONS
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Filming by Matt Parker
Editing by Michelle Martin
Music by Howard Carter
Design by Simon Wright

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