
Ask Me Anything | July 2024
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Nostalgia and Wonders: Programming to Pets
This chapter reflects on early programming experiences from the 1980s and the evolution of computer languages, emphasizing their foundational role in understanding algorithms. The discussion meanders through philosophical inquiries about human cognition, contrasting it with potential alien intelligence, while also touching on the laws of physics and space-time perception. Finally, it lightens up with a relatable exploration of cats adapting to new environments, illustrating the nuances of animal behavior during relocation.
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