Explain a Computer?How would you explain a computer to someone from the B.C. era? Extra credit, explain the internet to that person.
First I would have to learn their primary language. Then I would just say its magic/witchcraft in a box.
Originally Posted by Doc First I would have to learn their primary language. Then I would just say its magic/witchcraft in a box. Best answer. "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
if he ever devoloped the concept of english i would say a computer is a magical light box and the internet is a magical series of tubes
Tell them that a Computer is a magical Box where Magix things happen, like the internet. and tell em that MPGH is the HQ of it
Use the old greek words for math and machine to describe a computer while using information world to explain the internet. Problem solved.