Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz

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Okay, here are a few short facts about Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz:

  • Philosopher & Mathematician: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was a hugely influential German philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and diplomat. He’s considered one of the most important thinkers of the 17th century.

  • Calculus Pioneer: He independently developed calculus (alongside Newton) around the same time, though his notation was different and his approach was more focused on infinitesimal calculus.

  • The Binary Number System: Leibniz is best known for inventing the binary number system (using only 0 and 1), which is the foundation of modern computers.

  • The Monadology: His philosophical work, Monadology, explored his concept of “monads” – simple, indivisible units of reality that constitute all existence.

  • Universal Language: He envisioned a “characteristica universalis,” a universal language for expressing all knowledge and facilitating logical reasoning.

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