[ELI5] How computers work using only 1s and 0s?

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[ELI5] How computers work using only 1s and 0s?

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This in and of itself is not the answer, but PBS Digital Studios produced a fantastic collaboration series with the vlogbrothers’ Crash Course channel all about how computers work from the basic, binary level and it’s incredibly helpful with breaking down and demystifying this topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNlUrzyH5r6jN9ulIgZBpdo