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[–] aio@awful.systems 14 points 9 months ago

the moon could get mad - fact.

[–] aio@awful.systems 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

the computational cost of operating over a matrix is always going to be convex relative to its size

This makes no sense - "convex" doesn't mean fast-growing. For instance a constant function is convex.

[–] aio@awful.systems 3 points 10 months ago

My university sends me checks occasionally, like when they overcharged the premium on my dental insurance. No idea why they can't just do an electronic transfer like for my stipend.

[–] aio@awful.systems 13 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Harry Potter and the Surprisingly Good Take

[–] aio@awful.systems 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you want a serious discussion of interpretations of quantum mechanics, here is a transcript of a lecture "Quantum Mechanics in Your Face" which has the best explanation I've ever seen. I'd recommend the first 6 of Peter Shor's Quantum Computation notes (don't worry they're each very short) for just enough background to understand the transcript.

[–] aio@awful.systems 11 points 11 months ago

I honestly think anyone who writes "quantum" in an article should be required to take a linear algebra exam to avoid being instantly sacked

[–] aio@awful.systems 15 points 11 months ago (16 children)

Possibly the worst misunderstanding of quantum mechanics I've ever seen. I have no idea how anyone managed to convince themselves that the laws of physics are somehow different for conscious observers.

[–] aio@awful.systems 17 points 11 months ago (9 children)
[–] aio@awful.systems 15 points 11 months ago

don't mention skull sizes for 5 minutes challenge

[–] aio@awful.systems 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Wasn't Heidegger a Nazi, and his works famously avoid any mention of the Holocaust?

[–] aio@awful.systems 16 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)
[–] aio@awful.systems 10 points 11 months ago

Yudkowskian Probability Theory

what a throwback

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