October 20, 2025 / Season 4 / Episode 1 / 00:02:22

Why Computers Speak Only in 0s and 1s

In this episode of In Simple Terms with Satish, we explore why computers understand only 0s and 1s — and how simple electrical signals become the foundation of all digital technology.Using clear, everyday explanations,

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In this episode of In Simple Terms with Satish, we explore why computers understand only 0s and 1s — and how simple electrical signals become the foundation of all digital technology.Using clear, everyday explanations,

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In this episode of In Simple Terms with Satish, we explore why computers understand only 0s and 1s — and how simple electrical signals become the foundation of all digital technology.

A simple, non-technical introduction to how electricity becomes language — and why binary is at the heart of every computer.

In Simple Terms — technology explained without the noise.