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If humankind had evolved 12 fingers, and if we all used base 12 to count and do commerce, would this have made any difference to our scientific development?
Do you think you could convince Dana Scott to expand his lecture "Looking Forward, Looking Backward" into a memoirs book similar to "idea makers"?
As in your Physics Project, do you think the entire legal system could emerge from a few simple laws (rules)?
Imaginary Numbers Are Real? What is present in real life? How can we implement quantum logic circuit?
Is pi irrational because we use decimal system? Because in binary 0.1 can't be expressed properly. Do you think if we used something else for pi it would be rational?
How much do you trust current methods of encryption (leaving quantum computers aside)? Are they really unbreakable?
What do you think about AI writing mathematical proofs? I read an article recently about an AI discovering the heliocentric principle by itself.
I recently started a new job with Texas Tech University - attempting to bring high end geospatial data analytics and mapping tools to the populous in non-conventional educational settings. In short: if you teach the people to map we will have better maps and better people. Your products excel at making complex technology user accessible - even for the layperson. Could you speak to what makes them so successful?
What's the best way to learn something for slow learners?
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