Sep 24, 2023
Byte has to be one of the most
recognizable parts of the digital lexicon. It's an incantation that
can be recognized by even the uninitiated. But where does the byte
come from? Has it always existed, or did it more recently come into
being? And, more specifically, why is a byte 8 bits? Is it some
holdover from long...
Sep 10, 2023
It's finally time! In this
episode we are looking at the Monte Carlo method, perhaps the first
practical computer program that could outpace human capability. The
best part: the method relies on a random walk to reach a
statistically valid answer!
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