October 17, 2024 • 5 mins
In this episode of 'Learn UK English by Podcast,' hosts Neil and Rachel unravel the intriguing story behind Google’s search formula and its unexpected origins. From 150 years ago, British mathematician George Boole devised a logic system that still underpins modern technology today. Neil and Rachel explore how Boolean algebra has influenced everything from basic Google searches to the software we use every day.
Portuguese: Neste episódio de 'Aprenda Inglês Britânico por Podcast', os anfitriões Neil e Rachel desvendam a intrigante história por trás da fórmula de busca do Google e suas origens inesperadas. Há 150 anos, o matemático britânico George Boole desenvolveu um sistema lógico que ainda sustenta a tecnologia moderna. Neil e Rachel exploram como a álgebra booleana influenciou desde as buscas básicas no Google até o software que usamos diariamente.
Spanish: La Fórmula de Búsqueda de GoogleEn este episodio de 'Aprende Inglés Británico por Podcast', los anfitriones Neil y Rachel desvelan la fascinante historia detrás de la fórmula de búsqueda de Google y sus sorprendentes orígenes. Hace 150 años, el matemático británico George Boole ideó un sistema lógico que aún sustenta la tecnología moderna. Neil y Rachel exploran cómo el álgebra booleana ha influido desde las búsquedas básicas de Google hasta el software que usamos a diario.
French: La Formule de Recherche GoogleDans cet épisode de 'Apprenez l'Anglais Britannique par Podcast', les animateurs Neil et Rachel dévoilent l'histoire fascinante derrière la formule de recherche de Google et ses origines inattendues. Il y a 150 ans, le mathématicien britannique George Boole a créé un système logique qui reste essentiel à la technologie moderne. Neil et Rachel explorent comment l'algèbre booléenne a influencé tout, des recherches basiques sur Google aux logiciels que nous utilisons chaque jour.
Chinese (Simplified): 谷歌搜索公式在这一集的“通过播客学习英国英语”中，主持人尼尔和瑞秋揭开了谷歌搜索公式背后引人入胜的故事及其意想不到的起源。150年前，英国数学家乔治·布尔设计了一种逻辑系统，至今仍是现代技术的基础。尼尔和瑞秋探讨了布尔代数如何影响从基本的谷歌搜索到我们日常使用的软件。
Arabic: صيغة البحث في جوجلفي هذه الحلقة من "تعلم الإنجليزية البريطانية عبر البودكاست"، يكشف المضيفان نيل وراشيل القصة المثيرة وراء صيغة البحث في جوجل وأصولها غير المتوقعة. قبل 150 عامًا، ابتكر عالم الرياضيات البريطاني جورج بول نظامًا منطقيًا لا يزال يشكل أساس التكنولوجيا الحديثة حتى اليوم. يستكشف نيل وراشيل كيف أثر جبر بول في كل شيء، من عمليات البحث البسيطة على جوجل إلى البرمجيات التي نستخدمها يوميًا.
Russian: Формула Поиска GoogleВ этом выпуске 'Учите британский английский через подкаст', ведущие Нил и Рейчел раскрывают удивительную историю создания формулы поиска Google и её неожиданные истоки. 150 лет назад британский математик Джордж Булл создал логическую систему, которая до сих пор лежит в основе современной технологии. Нил и Рейчел обсуждают, как булева алгебра влияет на всё: от простого поиска в Google до программного обеспечения, которое мы используем ежедневно.
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Portuguese: Neste episódio de 'Aprenda Inglês Britânico por Podcast', os anfitriões Neil e Rachel desvendam a intrigante história por trás da fórmula de busca do Google e suas origens inesperadas. Há 150 anos, o matemático britânico George Boole desenvolveu um sistema lógico que ainda sustenta a tecnologia moderna. Neil e Rachel exploram como a álgebra booleana influenciou desde as buscas básicas no Google até o software que usamos diariamente.
Spanish: La Fórmula de Búsqueda de GoogleEn este episodio de 'Aprende Inglés Británico por Podcast', los anfitriones Neil y Rachel desvelan la fascinante historia detrás de la fórmula de búsqueda de Google y sus sorprendentes orígenes. Hace 150 años, el matemático británico George Boole ideó un sistema lógico que aún sustenta la tecnología moderna. Neil y Rachel exploran cómo el álgebra booleana ha influido desde las búsquedas básicas de Google hasta el software que usamos a diario.
French: La Formule de Recherche GoogleDans cet épisode de 'Apprenez l'Anglais Britannique par Podcast', les animateurs Neil et Rachel dévoilent l'histoire fascinante derrière la formule de recherche de Google et ses origines inattendues. Il y a 150 ans, le mathématicien britannique George Boole a créé un système logique qui reste essentiel à la technologie moderne. Neil et Rachel explorent comment l'algèbre booléenne a influencé tout, des recherches basiques sur Google aux logiciels que nous utilisons chaque jour.
Chinese (Simplified): 谷歌搜索公式在这一集的“通过播客学习英国英语”中，主持人尼尔和瑞秋揭开了谷歌搜索公式背后引人入胜的故事及其意想不到的起源。150年前，英国数学家乔治·布尔设计了一种逻辑系统，至今仍是现代技术的基础。尼尔和瑞秋探讨了布尔代数如何影响从基本的谷歌搜索到我们日常使用的软件。
Arabic: صيغة البحث في جوجلفي هذه الحلقة من "تعلم الإنجليزية البريطانية عبر البودكاست"، يكشف المضيفان نيل وراشيل القصة المثيرة وراء صيغة البحث في جوجل وأصولها غير المتوقعة. قبل 150 عامًا، ابتكر عالم الرياضيات البريطاني جورج بول نظامًا منطقيًا لا يزال يشكل أساس التكنولوجيا الحديثة حتى اليوم. يستكشف نيل وراشيل كيف أثر جبر بول في كل شيء، من عمليات البحث البسيطة على جوجل إلى البرمجيات التي نستخدمها يوميًا.
Russian: Формула Поиска GoogleВ этом выпуске 'Учите британский английский через подкаст', ведущие Нил и Рейчел раскрывают удивительную историю создания формулы поиска Google и её неожиданные истоки. 150 лет назад британский математик Джордж Булл создал логическую систему, которая до сих пор лежит в основе современной технологии. Нил и Рейчел обсуждают, как булева алгебра влияет на всё: от простого поиска в Google до программного обеспечения, которое мы используем ежедневно.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learn-uk-english-by-podcast--5978668/support.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Learn UK English, but Vodkas morning. Rachel.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Hey, Neil, how's it going?
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Not too shabby? Thanks? And you how's life in London?
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Can't complain? It's all pretty standard here is it?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Warmer?
Speaker 2 (00:20):
A bit nippy, bit of a scorcher. We're right in
the midst of summer. Sometimes there's a sudden downpour and
it cools down, but it hasn't dipped below eighteen degrees celsius.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Blimey, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
But it can shoot up to thirty five degrees celsius.
So it's quite the swing.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
I can imagine. So, Rachel, you're hosting the show today,
then that's right.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Today I'll share the story of how a mathematician invented
the search formula used by Google.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Brilliant. Can't wait to hear it.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
It's a fascinating tale, Neil. Did you know that every
time you run a simple Google search, you're employing logic
principles conceived over one hundred fifty years ago.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
Over one hundred fifty years ago.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Indeed, it was the British mathematician George Bull who devised
an algebra system pivotal to programming even today. Ball lived
from eighteen fifteen to eighteen sixty four, so that's about
one hundred and fifty years back.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
That's wild. So if you want to search on Google,
you've got to bull Google so to speak. Oh, is
that why it's called Google?
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Precisely, it's a nod to Bull. In fact, on the
two hundredth anniversary of his birth, Google paid tribute with
a special doodle, which is a tweaked version of the
company's logo. They do these tributes quite often. For George
Bull's anniversary, they used an animated logo showcasing the logical
gates used in computing, all derived from Boolean functions.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
Core blimey. So he was quite the figure then.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
An absolute game changer. The name Google itself is inspired
by George Bull. Boolean algebra, as it's called, maps out
logical functions and is ubiquitous from basic video game programming
to the codes of applications and computer programs use daily.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
It's odd, Rachel. When you think of it, you reckon
it's a recent thing, say from the past twenty years
or so. Spot on, But you're talking about a revelation
from over one hundred and fifty years ago.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Absolutely, Neil, an old discovery that's still relevant today.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
One thing I do know about computing is it's all
zeros and ones.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
Right right you are? You can't escape the Boolean operator.
The most basic logical gits in Bull's original language are
and or and not, So when you search for a
compound term online like London Bridge, there's an implied Boolean
logic using the ain in command to combine the terms Crichie.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
That's something.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Back in the day, people would often use the and, O, R,
and not commands to filter Google results. Now technology has
advanced to automate this, but old school netizens might still
employ them.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Rachel, I guess I'm from the modern lot then never
use those an's ores or nots.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
Do you recall neither have I? I started using the
Internet at about eighteen years ago, back in the days
of dos before Windows.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
So you're a bit of a veteran Rachel.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Maybe in the UK, but abroad these things probably caught
on much earlier.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
It's a classic UK thing, isn't it. We always catch
on a bit late, although now things seem to be
speeding up. But back in the day it was all
about the tea and crumpets.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Absolutely, globalization means we can now get our hands on
the latest and greatest from around the world at lightning speed.
It's quite something how swiftly information travels these days too.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Right, so are you into tech? Rachel?
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Sure? Am. It's pretty much part and parcel of modern life,
isn't it.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
And leaving a lasting mark on humanity is quite the aspiration.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
Indeed, everyone wants to make their mark, leave a legacy,
make sure they're not forgotten.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
True that it's interesting to note, Rachel, that the eighteen
hundreds were an era marked by enlightenment, loads of discoveries happening.
So true, it was like the golden age of invention,
most principles foundational to modern science. It's hail from that time.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It was a defining period, no doubt.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Do you know any boffins, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
The only brainiac I know is my brother, a physicist. Ah.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
That probably inspired your childhood dream of being a mad scientist,
didn't it?
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Maybe, though I reckon it was more due to those
comics with mad scientist.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Characters, ha ha. Fair enough.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
It's astonishing how an idea from so long ago can
still have such a profound impact on our daily lives
and modern tech.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Absolutely, no of any UK tech contributions, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
The UK has been quite influential in tech over the years.
For instance, we have Tim berners Lee, the British scientist
who invented the World Wide Web. There's also Alan Turing,
widely considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Gosh, that's impressive. Had no clue the UK had such
a rich history in tech and innovation.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Oh definitely. The UK has left its mark globally in
myriad ways, and tech is just one facet.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
Cheers Rachel for sharing all this.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
It's been enlightening, no worries always fund having these chats
with you.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Thank you for tuning in to Learn UK English by Podcast.
We appreciate your loyal listenership. If you'd like to take
your support a step further, consider it signing up for
our patron community or acquiring our podcast scripts with engaging
exercises on Amazon under the title Learn UK English by Podcast.
(05:26):
Your continued support help us keep the podcast going strong.
Stay tuned for more exciting content.
Learn UK English, but Vodkas morning. Rachel.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Hey, Neil, how's it going?
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Not too shabby? Thanks? And you how's life in London?
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Can't complain? It's all pretty standard here is it?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Warmer?
Speaker 2 (00:20):
A bit nippy, bit of a scorcher. We're right in
the midst of summer. Sometimes there's a sudden downpour and
it cools down, but it hasn't dipped below eighteen degrees celsius.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Blimey, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
But it can shoot up to thirty five degrees celsius.
So it's quite the swing.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
I can imagine. So, Rachel, you're hosting the show today,
then that's right.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Today I'll share the story of how a mathematician invented
the search formula used by Google.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Brilliant. Can't wait to hear it.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
It's a fascinating tale, Neil. Did you know that every
time you run a simple Google search, you're employing logic
principles conceived over one hundred fifty years ago.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
Over one hundred fifty years ago.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Indeed, it was the British mathematician George Bull who devised
an algebra system pivotal to programming even today. Ball lived
from eighteen fifteen to eighteen sixty four, so that's about
one hundred and fifty years back.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
That's wild. So if you want to search on Google,
you've got to bull Google so to speak. Oh, is
that why it's called Google?
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Precisely, it's a nod to Bull. In fact, on the
two hundredth anniversary of his birth, Google paid tribute with
a special doodle, which is a tweaked version of the
company's logo. They do these tributes quite often. For George
Bull's anniversary, they used an animated logo showcasing the logical
gates used in computing, all derived from Boolean functions.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
Core blimey. So he was quite the figure then.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
An absolute game changer. The name Google itself is inspired
by George Bull. Boolean algebra, as it's called, maps out
logical functions and is ubiquitous from basic video game programming
to the codes of applications and computer programs use daily.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
It's odd, Rachel. When you think of it, you reckon
it's a recent thing, say from the past twenty years
or so. Spot on, But you're talking about a revelation
from over one hundred and fifty years ago.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Absolutely, Neil, an old discovery that's still relevant today.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
One thing I do know about computing is it's all
zeros and ones.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
Right right you are? You can't escape the Boolean operator.
The most basic logical gits in Bull's original language are
and or and not, So when you search for a
compound term online like London Bridge, there's an implied Boolean
logic using the ain in command to combine the terms Crichie.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
That's something.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Back in the day, people would often use the and, O, R,
and not commands to filter Google results. Now technology has
advanced to automate this, but old school netizens might still
employ them.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Rachel, I guess I'm from the modern lot then never
use those an's ores or nots.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
Do you recall neither have I? I started using the
Internet at about eighteen years ago, back in the days
of dos before Windows.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
So you're a bit of a veteran Rachel.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Maybe in the UK, but abroad these things probably caught
on much earlier.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
It's a classic UK thing, isn't it. We always catch
on a bit late, although now things seem to be
speeding up. But back in the day it was all
about the tea and crumpets.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Absolutely, globalization means we can now get our hands on
the latest and greatest from around the world at lightning speed.
It's quite something how swiftly information travels these days too.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Right, so are you into tech? Rachel?
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Sure? Am. It's pretty much part and parcel of modern life,
isn't it.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
And leaving a lasting mark on humanity is quite the aspiration.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
Indeed, everyone wants to make their mark, leave a legacy,
make sure they're not forgotten.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
True that it's interesting to note, Rachel, that the eighteen
hundreds were an era marked by enlightenment, loads of discoveries happening.
So true, it was like the golden age of invention,
most principles foundational to modern science. It's hail from that time.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It was a defining period, no doubt.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Do you know any boffins, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
The only brainiac I know is my brother, a physicist. Ah.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
That probably inspired your childhood dream of being a mad scientist,
didn't it?
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Maybe, though I reckon it was more due to those
comics with mad scientist.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Characters, ha ha. Fair enough.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
It's astonishing how an idea from so long ago can
still have such a profound impact on our daily lives
and modern tech.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Absolutely, no of any UK tech contributions, Rachel.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
The UK has been quite influential in tech over the years.
For instance, we have Tim berners Lee, the British scientist
who invented the World Wide Web. There's also Alan Turing,
widely considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Gosh, that's impressive. Had no clue the UK had such
a rich history in tech and innovation.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Oh definitely. The UK has left its mark globally in
myriad ways, and tech is just one facet.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
Cheers Rachel for sharing all this.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
It's been enlightening, no worries always fund having these chats
with you.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Thank you for tuning in to Learn UK English by Podcast.
We appreciate your loyal listenership. If you'd like to take
your support a step further, consider it signing up for
our patron community or acquiring our podcast scripts with engaging
exercises on Amazon under the title Learn UK English by Podcast.
(05:26):
Your continued support help us keep the podcast going strong.
Stay tuned for more exciting content.
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