Re: Introduction (Digital Physics)

From: Joel Dobrzelewski <dobrzele.domain.name.hidden>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:18:03 -0400

Russell:

> Many mathematicians manipulate pi with exact precision
> in their calculations.

Really? So what is the exact circumference of a circle with
a diameter of 2 inches?

> Whilst a continuum may not exist in itself, discrete
> CA models do not capture everything that lies in the
> domain of discrete describability. I've had a lengthy
> and exhausting argument with Hal Ruhl over this issue
> - I don't really feel like repeating it.

Ok, but I must say, I disagree. I see a lengthy discussion
titled, "Computing Randomness". Is that the one? I'll look
it over.

Joel
Received on Mon Jun 18 2001 - 18:16:01 PDT