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Stephen Wolfram — Constructing the Computational Paradigm

The Joe Walker Podcast

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Interactions with Alex Smith

The speaker discusses their interactions with Alex Smith, an unusual and socially disconnected person whom they considered hiring for projects. They reflect on Alex's background in theoretical computer science and his involvement in a specific project. The chapter ends with a discussion on the effectiveness of offering a prize versus assembling a team to solve scientific problems.

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