jan 1, 1115 BC - The South Pointing Chariot

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Gave rise to the first analog computers, invented in China circa 1115 BCE. Used as a directional tool, always pointing south.

- An example of humans using mechanical functions to develop independent systems
- An advancement from the abacus, continuing human interest in computers
-Complexity of computational tools increase slowly as time passes

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