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Radio Lincolnshire,4 mins

The Lincoln man who changed the world

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Lincoln-born George Boole transformed logic into a mathematical system with his invention of Boolean algebra, a breakthrough that underpins today’s computers, search engines, and digital circuits. His 19th-century ideas power 21st-century tech. Frances Finn chats to Bo Schuman about George's life and legacy. (Image: Getty)

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