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Unfortunately, for even highly simplified idealised problem spaces of only moderate complexity, the best algorithm would take longer than the life of the univer
by sago 9y ago
Unfortunately, for even highly simplified idealised problem spaces of only moderate complexity, the best algorithm would take longer than the life of the universe to find the global maximum. Worse, for most of them, even if I gave you the global maximum solution, it would take you longer than the life of the universe to verify that.
Or, put another way, actually producing something before the heat-death of the universe is, imho, a prerequisite for quality.
- contingencies 9y agoGreat artists ship.
- troymc 9y agoVan Gogh was a great artist, but he sold almost none of his paintings. One source: https://www.thoughtco.com/van-gogh-sold-only-one-painting-4050008 https://www.thoughtco.com/van-gogh-sold-only-one-painting-40...
- contingencies 9y agoI believe that ship in this context means to complete, not to market successfully and close a deal which presents a different set of challenges.