Daily Archives: July 16, 2008

Can a Computer Beat a Writer?

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I propose one hard test for the progress of comp sci.  I’ve laid the ground work for a computational engine that can write late night talk show monologues as well as the human writers. Do you think it’s possible? Here’s … Continue reading →

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Gameshow – Is There a General Theory?

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I’m interested in spelling out a general theory for gameshows. Why: It’s fun.  It seems to be possible.  Its worth a lot of money. What Makes You Think Its Possible: 50 years of gameshows and we seem to have a … Continue reading →

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Predictability in Finance

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The news is a maniacal scramble to make sense of the current financial situation around the world. Predictions, ____ expert from _____ investment research firm, advice, soothsaying, modeling, bear vs. bull, Fed should do this, Fed shouldn’t do this…. and … Continue reading →

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Church Rosser Theorem

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This is one fun little theorem. Basically… if symbolic systems terminate (program halts/gives output), the terminating expression is independent of how the rules were applied. You get “confluence” out of this. You probably are thinking, “and so what does this … Continue reading →

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