Why Computers Can't Count Sometimes

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Explains floating-point arithmetic errors and precision limits in computers. Teaches fundamental computer science and why systems sometimes produce unexpected results.

A 9-minute video from Tom Scott: “Why Computers Can't Count Sometimes”.

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