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So, here we are with our premises about our current computers and why they work.  We have answered important questions and made significant discoveries, which we summarize below
 
So, here we are with our premises about our current computers and why they work.  We have answered important questions and made significant discoveries, which we summarize below
  
====Discoveries====
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==Discoveries==
 
* Computers use electricity as a source of power, and use flows of electrons (electric currents) to convey information.   
 
* Computers use electricity as a source of power, and use flows of electrons (electric currents) to convey information.   
 
* Switches are used to control the flow of electrons, creating a system of two values based on whether the flow is ON or OFF.
 
* Switches are used to control the flow of electrons, creating a system of two values based on whether the flow is ON or OFF.

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