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> The definition of enumeration commonly used in computability does not require that you know when you are done enumerating. Sorry, but this is a non-sequitur.
by algorias 8y ago
> The definition of enumeration commonly used in computability does not require that you know when you are done enumerating.
Sorry, but this is a non-sequitur. In order to find (by enumeration) the shortest program producing a certain output, you absolutely do need to know when you're done, and thus you do need to solve the halting problem.
- gpm 8y agoAh, you're right. I was focusing too much on the statement itself and not the context of it.