Computers are built with Logic Gates. A logic gate looks at a input that is either on or off, and makes a decision, producing a output that is either on or off. Different types of logic gates have different outputs. The following video describes the various types, and the associated “truth tables”.
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Pulley Logic Gates from Alex Gorischek on Vimeo.
Here’s another great tutorial on logic gates.