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[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago

the moon could get mad - fact.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Harry Potter and the Surprisingly Good Take

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 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

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 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.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (9 children)
[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago

don't mention skull sizes for 5 minutes challenge

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

Yudkowskian Probability Theory

what a throwback

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