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Peter Lee: Computing Theory and Practice, and GPT-4's Impact

The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

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Meta-Theory and Its Paradoxes

This chapter examines metacircularity and polymorphic lambda calculus, focusing on the challenges of writing compilers in the same language. It addresses the evolution of research in type theory and logic, linking historical insights to modern issues in generative AI validation. The discussion also highlights the tension between theoretical complexities, like Russell's paradox, and personal engagement with problem-solving in computer science.

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