GeoHashing represents an interesting use of real-world oracle-based computation. In short, DOW opening index on a given day is used as the oracle input sequence to compute a Lon-Lat coordinates for a meeting place for ad-hoc assembled adventure seeking participants. The meeting locations cannot be computed ahead of time, and Friday DOW opening index can…
from “Essays in Zen Buddhism” by D.T.Suzuki: When the word ‘Yamato-damahs’ is mentioned it seems to awaken in most Japanese a fervent patriotic passion. The children are taught to respect the flag of the rising sun, and when the soldiers come in front of the regimental colours they involuntarily salute. When a boy is reproached…
Carl Leichter wrote: I think you and I have different concepts of social context. To me, everything you were describing was social context. I think it’s because of our views on metaphysics and epistemology. You’re taking a very metaphysical view: that principles exist independent of human thought. I take the epistemological view, that the principles…
Very interesting article in New Yorker today. Long, but interesting read – I recommend reading to the end – the second last section is worth reaching. There are many interesting observations along the way too. Are the good software developers more like scientists or more like artists? What is making one 100 times more productive…