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> Binary is a uniquely convenient number system.

Binary has many advantages, but more from a logical perspective than a numerical one.

Namely signs.

I don't think balanced ternary computers are ever coming back. I think it is a nice lost technology :)

(And if I ever will find myself in the condition to start a civilization from nothing I will consider a balanced ternary/5/7 number system)



> Namely signs.

Signed arithmetic is elegant enough in binary, I guarantee you will fail to express even basic arithmetic concepts in balanced ternary to any lay person.

As for experts implementing them in a system, there are advantages to balanced forms, but good luck finding enough experts. The benefits probably start kicking in for very large integers, where the carry itself can take longer than you might like.




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