Source: How Randomness Improves Algorithms | Quanta Magazine ince the very first days of computer science — a field known for its methodical approach to problem-solving — randomness has played an important role. The first program to run on the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer used randomness to simulate nuclear processes. Similar approaches have since been used in astrophysics, climate science... Read more
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The Unbelievable Zombie Comeback of Analog Computing
April 6 | Posted by mrossol | Creative, Interesting, Math/StatisticsSource: The Unbelievable Zombie Comeback of Analog Computing | WIRED
When old tech dies, it usually stays dead. No one expects rotary phones or adding machines to come crawling back from oblivion. Floppy diskettes, VHS tapes, cathode-ray tubes—they shall...
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Friday Reflection 16: The Evolution of a Stable Practice
March 8 | Posted by mrossol | Interesting, MedicineI’m not a doctor, but appreciate some of the things Dr Cifu shares from the perspective of a patient. mrossol Source: Friday Reflection 16: The Evolution of a Stable Practice LS is an 86-year-old woman coming to see her physician for a regularly scheduled visit. She is feeling well and is just “checking in.” She began seeing her doctor in July 1997... Read more
Vaping: The Great Innovation Public Health Failed to Embrace
March 5 | Posted by mrossol | Health, Interesting, Math/StatisticsBy Sally Satel, March 2, 2023 Source: Vaping: The Great Innovation Public Health Failed to Embrace
In part I of Dr. Satel’s articles on vaping, she reviewed the facts about vaping and its use. Today, in part 2, she will address the politics of vaping and the roots of opposition.
Adam Cifu, MD
In the State of the Union address...
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Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Proposal From Commissioner Who Floated Ban
March 4 | Posted by mrossol | InterestingThe Banality of Evil – by Robert W Malone MD, MS
February 25 | Posted by mrossol | 1st Amendment, American Thought, Big Govt, Big Tech, Critical Thinking, Interesting, Malone, Western CivilizationI must say that what has challenged Dr. Malone and his wife, has been a primary mental and emotional frustration of mine the past 2-3 years. Evil, nefariousness, or something is on the loose. Conspiracy? I’m guilty, but what is your explanation?? mrossol Source: The Banality of Evil – by Robert W Malone MD, MS
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