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Comment by ttt111222333

Apparently ternary is the 'sweet spot' for computing because it's closer to e (2.7...). We used binary for a while because on / off was the only way we processed stuff but now we have the ability to do ternary with more accurate measures of voltage? Something like that.

Apparently ternary makes math easier in terms of signs etc. as well. The below article explains it better.

https://dev.to/buntine/the-balanced-ternary-machines-of-sovi...

Given the wealth of experience with binary though I don't think its prudent to jump to ternary...

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