To: SKYNT: Zero was invented by hindus, Without it noone will be counting http://www.mediatinker.com/blog/archives/008821.html Once upon a time there was no zero. Of course people knew if they had nothing, but there was no mathematical notation for it. Zero was independently invented only three times. The first recorded zero is attributed to the Babylonians in the 3rd century BC. A long period followed when no one else used a zero place holder. But then the Mayans, halfway around the world in Central America, independently invented zero in the fourth century CE. The final independent invention of zero in India was long debated by scholars, but seems to be set around the middle of the fifth century. It spread to Cambodia around the end of the 7th century. From India it moved into China and then to the Islamic countries. Zero finally reached western Europe in the 12th century. Before you continue reading the history of zero, please be sure you understand these underlying concepts : Number vs Numeral; Invent vs Discover & Place Value Notation ================== Therefore, the discovery of the zero and the development of the place-value numeration had to wait for a less oppressive intellectual climate -- a flourishing business and commercial atmosphere. Such a climate took place in India between the first and fifth centuries A.D. It was during that time in India that the zero was discovered and the system of place-value numeration was developed, almost reaching to their fullest formulation by 500 A.D. Although in recorded history the place-value number systems have been developed four times (by the Babylonians, Mayans, Chinese, and Hindus), http://www.neo-tech.com/zero/part6.html
I was given a documentary called "Unlocking The Mystery". I was amazed at the amount of scientific research that was done to put this doco together. It also showed a different view of what goes on inside a living cell. Fascinating stuff. Col
sarathy, the whole Aryabhatta "inventing" zero has little to do with Hinduism. It's like saying a Christian invented XYZ & so Christianity is the right religion. Here's an interesting video, the contribution of atheists to humanity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdVucvo-kDU Think we're all fools? Think again
Hey exe, I know that, Thanks for the reply., Actually my answer was to the thread starter., I dont want to comment which religion is right or wrong, ., No humans are perfect to comment on other religion, But i comment on issues where i see several racist comments from one member from one religion against another member following another relligion.,
Why ofcourse, His holiness the Flying Spaghetti Monster! Or Will.Spencer! It's one of them, I'm sure about it! No, really, this should help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution