Calendar Conundrums
The absence of a year zero complicates our understanding of historical timelines, making calculations challenging as we traverse the ages. Traditional abbreviations like AD and BC stem from religious contexts, which can be off-putting for those outside those beliefs. The shift towards using CE, or Common Era, offers a more inclusive alternative that dates back to Kepler, highlighting the evolution of how we reference time.In this clip
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