But a query may also yield thousands of useless answers. Mathematics brings order to this chaotic world of easy access and blazing speed. Linear algebra turns billions of bytes of x-ray interference data into CAT scans. Calculus turns the chaos of exploding rocket fuel into a precise landing on the surface of Mars. Group theory and statistics turn virus data into designs for AIDS drugs.
Symbolic logic helps formulate useful queries to search engines.
Without mathematics, information is noise and computers are toys. With mathematics, information and computers are power tools.