Can you count beyond ten using only your fingers?
In short: Most people assume ten fingers limit us to counting to ten. This video explores how you can actually reach much higher numbers by rethinking how you use your digits.
James Tanton investigates the limits of finger counting, challenging the assumption that our ten digits restrict us to a base-ten system. By reconsidering the role of our eight fingers and two thumbs, we can unlock much higher numerical ranges than the standard ten.
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