How To Count In Binary | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

How do you count in binary? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice learn to count again, but this time in base two. Learn how to count a like a computer! We discuss our regular base ten number system. How do you count past nine? We learn to count in base five and ask the question: why would anyone do this? Get ready to think too hard about our number system and learn how to count in binary. What is a kilobyte? What number system will aliens communicate with? And finally, can Neil actually get Chuck to count base two? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Base Ten 3:43 - Base Five 5:55 - Base Two 12:17 - Closing Notes