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Don't forget that he discovered the fastest known algorithm for computing an arbitrary digit of pi. If you ever are tempted to get egotistical, just think of t
by haberman 16y ago
Don't forget that he discovered the fastest known algorithm for computing an arbitrary digit of pi. If you ever are tempted to get egotistical, just think of this guy. If you are prone to low self esteem, avoid reading about him.
- jbk 16y agoAnd still, he has normal job in a normal company... Not in a start-up or not in a mega-tech-corp...
- thepumpkin1979 16y agowhich company is that?
- adulau 16y agoHe works for Netgem (http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgem http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgem).
- sigil 16y agoPerhaps he's able to produce great stuff like this because he has a normal job in a normal company.
- dspillett 16y agoIt isn't so much the "normal" company thing, I think, as having a good work/playthings/life balance. The main reason none of my personal/toy/experimental projects are languishing on note paper or electronic equivalent is that my balance is very wrong and getting worse! He is presumably working for a good company (or at least one that is good for him) and has time management skills himself. That, and a brain to be envious of plus a supply of inspiration!
- StavrosK 16y agoI would think he'd be a patent office clerk...
- vixen99 16y agoBut do you think he'd be passed over for promotion until he 'fully mastered machine technology'? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein
- adambyrtek 16y agoJudging from his performance review, there's definitely room for improvement :) http://norvig.com/performance-review.html http://norvig.com/performance-review.html
- neopanz 16y agoNo more excuses, I'm going to finish those damn projects I have on the backburner... Seriously, who does Bellard work for? He seems to leave virtually no trace (other than awesome software) on the Internet. I googled the shit out of him tonite...