Derek Muller continues his series on his YouTube channel Veritasium about analog computers, and posits a unique question: Given that the miniaturization of digital computers is approaching a physical limit, and considering the boom in artificial intelligence research, should scientists take a second look into dusting off analog computers and consider putting them up to the task?
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