Notion Podcast

Pioneers: Experts gather to talk about the impact of Richard Hamming

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Mar 18, 2021
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INSIGHT

Hamming's Excellence

  • Richard Hamming's definition of excellence involves understanding fundamental properties of reality.
  • He emphasizes sharing this knowledge with others.
INSIGHT

Hamming's Exceptional Drive

  • Michael Nielsen disagrees with the idea that past generations were more interested in excellence.
  • He believes Hamming was exceptionally interested in excellence, even for his time.
ADVICE

Learning from Discoverers

  • Study eminent discoverers and their processes, including their context and environment.
  • Shape your own environment based on what you learn.
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