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Scott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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The Complexity of Choice and Predictability

This chapter explores an individual's journey from video game development to the intricacies of programming, computational complexity, and the philosophical implications of free will. It delves into significant concepts such as the P versus NP problem, algorithm efficiency, and Newcomb's Paradox, linking them to the broader questions of decision-making and prediction in theoretical computer science. By examining the relationship between algorithms, complexity, and human choice, the chapter raises thought-provoking questions about determinism and the nature of rationality in both computation and human behavior.

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