Recognition for Lincoln’s own maths genius George Boole Lincoln
A sculpture paying tribute to one of the most influential people in modern history, Lincoln’s own mathematician expert George Boole, has been unveiled in Lincoln to honour his legacy and involvement in the advancement of digital technology.
The piece was created by sculptor Antony Dufort, and it is a cast bronze statue depicting Boole, holding a book titled ‘Logic’, teaching a male and female school pupil. Boolean logic became the go-to method for processors, memory and programming that is now used in every mobile phone, computer and digital device – powering what we see on our screens today whether we do an internet search or open a website.The Right Worshipful Mayor of Lincoln, Rosanne Kirk, toldshe was “thrilled and honoured” to unveil the statue, describing the mathematician and philosopher as an “incredible person with a brilliant mind.
Local dignitaries officially showcased the statue on Thursday. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
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