Why “Frank” is being discussed
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> A word like "incredible" or "unlikely" or "amazing" would more clearly express the idea. I disagree. Fortuitous/fortunate/lucky/convenient all work better. Comp…
by amiga386 · Oct 8, 2026
If anyone wants to get a deeper understanding of the Apollo Guidance Computer I can recommend the book "Digital Apollo" by David A. Mindell. It puts the AGC into the context of…
by rootbear · Oct 8, 2026
I don't think it will be the case, maths have real utility. I found something interesting at the intersection of combinatorics and information geometry. To be quite frank I don'…
by Xmd5a · Oct 8, 2026
If we're going to be frank about it, higher level math is: 1) Intellectually challenging, to such a degree that those wishing to enter the field need to have a certain level of…
by TrackerFF · Oct 8, 2026
Mathematicians did not ask for this work to be done. The Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, from whom OpenAI has claimed to derive its legitimacy, opened…
by aurareturn · Oct 8, 2026
Interest
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