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> whether a new algorithm or proof works is (usually) immediately evident upon implementation I would argue that this is a dangerous claim, because an algorith
by personjerry 10y ago
> whether a new algorithm or proof works is (usually) immediately evident upon implementation
I would argue that this is a dangerous claim, because an algorithm working generally is different from proof that it always works, and this can lead to serious issues. I would say that this is one of the big reasons peer review exists!