Number Theory of Evolution: Babylonian History

高橋 政和
Sep 1, 2018 · 3 min read

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I use “numbers” because I am involved in the accounting department.

In accounting work “books” are important, and “It is said that numbers do not tell a lie”, either way you make a mistake. So, even on daily work, I never see the numbers lightly.

Also, if I feel uncomfortable thinking of small “change” or “strange”, there is a possibility that “lies” and “deception” not appearing on the back are hidden behind it.

The discovery here will require “intuition” and “sense” as well as experience.

I think that this “number literacy” (what I think selfishly) is not a perfect score of 100, but 95 points are taken. I do not know how Our President is evaluating my “number literacy”, but It is only a matter of being trusted and leaving work.

Well, today I will introduce some articles by Mr. Ito Ken of business online called JBPress.

He is a composer and conductor. In addition, he teaches at the University of Tokyo, Keio University, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He is highly specialized in mathematics, physics and music.

I also learned from Mr. Ito the theoretical grounds for 51% attack on the blockchain.

◼️Numerical evolution theory Babylonian calendar

Mr. Ito considers “quintessential” as a very interesting subject to think of the concept of human body and number.

“Every culture in the whole world has numbers and develops calculation methods, but in common there is a physiological fact that there are five fingers of human hands.This universality, “Decimal method” using fingers is creating a common ground for today’s human culture. As long as we live on the earth, we can not be independent of the four seasons, and every culture has a calendar. “

Next is the description of the hexadecimal notation, but this really interested me.

Because it is common in all regions on the earth that comes around the same season again in 12 months in a year, apply “12 moons” derived from this earth and “5 fingers” derived from the human body ,

multiplied together;

12 × 5 = 60

Considering the number of units as a unit, people of ancient heads noticed that they can describe dates and times well.

It was the discovery and invention of ancient Mesopotamia, Iraq, regions such as Oriental Syria, ancient Babylonians.

It is obvious even by just looking at the dial of the watch that not only our Japanese but also all developed countries are benefiting from this method.

◼️Explanation of one year period from decomposition of number:

The protractor turns around the circumference at 60 x 6 = 360 degrees. this is

60 × 6 = 360

Rather than writing

60 × 6 = 12 × 5 × 6 = 12 × 30 = 360

It would be easier to think.

In other words, as an approximation method in which astronomical observation, geometrical metrology and calendar are united, which is the one-year period considered by the Babylonians’ approximation, is also used in conjunction today in the 21st century.

Numerical notation = Once the system of numbering is established, financial and interest calculation etc will evolve explosively immediately.

Importance to think with numbers

“It is not necessary to write a daily language in letters” in the lives of ordinary people at first, that is, people can easily return to the level which does not use letters very easily.

We do not read smart phone movies and TV, just read books, do not do things like thinking about problems by rewriting from white to a white note with a pencil by ourselves, human beings are quite different from “Jomon people” very easily It will be decided.

In addition, he warns us about the current fear situation with the following words.

When we leave ourselves to such “information shower”, we do not think easily.

Author’s conclusion

So, what makes us awake … is a number.

It is definitely important that we hold down on “books”.

The wisdom of “Reading,Writing,Abacus” is necessary, confirming with “abacus”, unraveling the bad part of “reading and writing” and correcting it.

This is the basis of my day-to-day work, and I am constantly challenging to rectify, improve, or change every day.

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