Perfect. We can then assume this is covered in the Mathematics section of our library.
But I thought he invented gravity? 😛
We need dedicated mathematicians actively working on this, then.Shows what I know about math
In that case no, you do not have it
Good night guys, see you in the mornign with more intrigues from Slavers' Bay.
Use it or lose it. I lost it.Shows what I know about math
In that case no, you do not have it
Good night guys, see you in the mornign with more intrigues from Slavers' Bay.
I can relate
I like the idea of it being stolen from Axis, but that's probably just me being weird. I imagine ancient proto-Valyrian agents breaking into a classroom for Axiomite 2nd graders and making off with their introductory math textbooks. Those dudes are made of math, IIRC.
I like the idea of math being stolen like Prometheus stole fire.
My first instinct was to wait, but they're probably aware that this merchant went down. At the very least we should send in spies.
I like the idea of math being stolen like Prometheus stole fire.
Elaheh: *sharpens a pencil* "Don't you worry... it will hurt, but it will hurt good..."
What would be a good way to research stuff like that if we only have antiquity+ or ++ mathematical theory? The Valyrians had thousands of years to find easier ways to do math. Unless they had constructs do it for them, which would take just as long, and I don't see real theorists relying on proofs an artificial mind provided without checking the work, so I'm unsure how much time that would save.@DragonParadox, @Duesal, @Crake
On the matter of computer evolution, I'd suggest this as reading material.
Napier's bones - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Mechanical calculator - Wikipedia
Difference engine - Wikipedia
Analytical engine - Wikipedia
Z3 (computer) - Wikipedia
Starting with the Analytical Engine, you can speak of an actual computer. The likelihood of us developing one any time soon are pretty slim.
However, even a mechanical calculator would, assuming we can mass-produce it, be a game-changer in the realm of administration. In the real world, calculators didn't become commonplace until well into the 60s and 70s. Until then, even complex math for engineering projects was done by hand. Being able to do precise math at will is the nuclear bomb of engineering and economic related fields.
On that note, we should also spend some time developing the typewriter once we finally have the steam locomotive.
Do we have a university department for math yet? Otherwise, we will be pretty much stuck after the mechanical calculator since there's not really anything that would make the effort even necessary.
We should probably get an infopost on the sorts of things the University and the Scholarum actually focus on... But Math should absolutely be a priority for the University. Utterly vital for all things administration and logistics.
The term "Calculator" originally referred to a job, in which a person would do calculations for you against pay.
Then I'm with @One Autumn Leaf. As part of this let's dissect an Axiomite to jumpstart the building of our first proper calculating machine.
Yep. But considering we've got Grand Plans to make a new forge (see Smith's Hammer, see that Artifact Anvil in the Plane of Water being fought over by the Brine Dragon and the Marid) etc, we're probably going to have to capture and take one apart anyway to figure out how to make more of them. That being said there should be plenty of hostile ones.
I'm opposed to dissecting Axiomites. They're an arguably non-hostile Outsider type whose temperament and culture would do well within the Imperium. We should instead try to hire some of them as researchers or consultants.
I'm confident we'll find at least a few who have gone insane.