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Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780. Want to find out mor...

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Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780. Want to find out more? Have a watch of this video next... What exactly are algorithms? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnBF2GeAKbo Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. -------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Visit our website to see all of our videos: https://www.bbc.com/ideas And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbcideas #mathematics #history #algorithms

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