The Theory of Anything Episode 9: Introduction to Computational Theory
Dec 13, 2020
Delve into the intriguing world of Computational Theory, where the intersection of mathematics and physics sparks fascinating conversations. Discover the significance of finite automata and their impact on machine capabilities. Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Turing and Church, alongside the revolutionary implications of Shor's algorithm in quantum computing. Finally, take a wild ride through the controversial ties between quantum physics and mysticism, challenging our understanding of reality and the nature of artificial intelligence.
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Bruce's Experience with Computational Theory
- Bruce relates his experience with Computational Theory as a tedious math class during his computer science bachelor's.
- He found the proofs challenging and never used the concepts after completing the course.
Computational Theory: A Scientific Theory
- David Deutsch categorizes Computational Theory as a scientific theory, not just math, connecting physics and math.
- Bruce was surprised by this classification and found it more interesting than how it's usually taught.
Return to Academia
- Bruce's interest in Computational Theory led him back to school for a master's degree.
- His specialization is in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning due to their close relationship with the theory.
