Except that this isn't just showing that there is an alternate way to find an answer, it's showing that a pretty braindead algorithm can solve it. Comparing th

Except that this isn't just showing that there is an alternate way to find an answer, it's showing that a pretty braindead algorithm can solve it. Comparing the difficulty in solving sudoku to something even as simple as Checkers (which took years of research and supercomputer time to solve) will show just how braindead and simple it is. I've never understood why people do Sudoku puzzles, you seem to know though. It actually seems like one of the least interesting hobbies someone can have; meaningless, rote and without any possibility of cleverness or intelligence or self improvement or improving your health or literally any other dimension that I can think of a hobby being evaluated on. Walks at least provide fresh air, a change in environment, and a great opportunity to reflect. What exactly is the attraction of sudoku? How is it different than doing long division for fun?