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With how common human-exposure to radiation is becoming, the primary base system might not be base-10 anymore. (lemmy.world)

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[-] Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

but it’s practical and easy to use.

There is nothing inherently special about base-10. It just seems easy to use because we are used to it.

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