Why algorithms are called algorithms | BBC Ideas

Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780.

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[diveintotheoceanbuddy]

I really appreciate the effort you made to pronounce the letter خ in Arabic.

[samhigh]

People should appreciate a man's work, his ethics were in place, gave credit where it belonged, left his work for us, give credit to him for his contributions and improve upon his work. That's how world works.

[msubhan_malik]

Happy to see BBC highlighting scientific studies of Muslims to the world

[mirabbos_muminjonov]

When is see the word Algebra the first person that comes to my mind is Al-Kharazmi. This person plays the bigger role in creation of Algebra and Algorithm. I'm from Uzbekistan and I really appreciate this person. Thank you BBC Ideas

[bikeboy]

Brings to mind what Newton had to say about his achievements 'If I have seen further it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants'. Our current tools and discoveries would not have been possible without contributions from men like Muhammad al-Khwarizmi and many others who go largely unrecognized.

[hshahzuei]

Friends, I am from the country of Musa al-Khwarizmi and it's Uzbekistan🇺🇿

[qjrvmob]

Al kharazmi balanced the algebra equation, quadratic, and found solutions using algorithm similar to the one computer program uses to find solutions, finding solution by balancing the two sides of an equation.
This is in his book on Algebra
Algebr Al Muqabla.
Muslim mathematician discovered the basis of modern day mathematics, their contributed immensely to trigonometry, geometry, algebra. Ratio and proportions.
Even Fibonacci is a byproduct of the house of wisdom.

Mongols burned Muslim libraries, their actual contribution far exceeds what Muslims are given credit for.

Renaissance followed the Muslim golden age.

[oysterconnect]

I am really proud this person. He was born in my homeland and made a great contribution to the science.

[ulugbekzokirov]

From wherever he was, he left us wisdom knowledge and key to unlock the doors that have been closed for so many. Thanks BBC Ideas and Al Kharazmi

[alisamadian]

tomorrow i have an algorithm class from 1:30 to 3:00 at Kharazmi University in Iran and now I am watching this 😆

[darkfrozen]

Never knew about this. Wow this guy really was a genius. The contributions that he made are just amazing.

[EvaFuji]

why the hell do so many people supposedly don't know this guy he is literally one of the most famous and great mathematicians

[abdusslamalrefaie]

The video mentions Al-Khwarizmi's Persian origin while neglecting his affiliation with the Abbasid Caliphate, it's important to highlight that his discoveries were significantly supported by the Abbasid Caliphate, notably by Caliph Al-Mamun. Al-Khwarizmi's pivotal role in leading Bait Alhikma, the scientific institution under the Abbasid Caliphate, contributed immensely to his achievements. While acknowledging his Persian origin is relevant, it's equally crucial to recognize the context of his work within the Arabic Abbasid Caliphate.

[annabethchase]

such an amazing man. you can also see from his works that he was influenced by his religion, islam, in his studies. he was determined to understand the nature of existence. with islam's encouragement in order to seek knowledge, he never stood back.

[throckmortensnivel]

Another famous Persian mathematician was Omar Khayyam. He is more well known for his poetry, but he was also a person who contributed much to mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. People forget, or don't even know, how much the Middle East contributed to modern society.

[Saad]

His full name is Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī. Thank you for highlighting his accomplishments. He was a Muslim and lived in Bhagdad during what some call the Golden Age of Islam. The west forgets the contributions of the East and of the Muslim world made to the modern world, the age of information. Videos like this can illuminate so much more.

[azileno]

Khwarazmi is Iranian(persian) and we Iranians are proud of him❤❤❤

[YasinHasan]

can somebody please name the background music used in this video?

[ErrorXTech]

Thank you, Muhammad al-Khwarizmi to simplify the world.

[migueldeleon]

I didn't know that, its interesting how he also came with the word algebra. Important man.