hyperthesis

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  1. If mathematics comprises algebra and analysis, it's curious that Spivak's Calculus begins with an axiomatization of algebra. It's not complete - addition and multiplication are not defined, nor even "number". Instead,…

  2. We run simulations of others all the time, trying to predict what they do. One theory is that this was a driver of the evolution of intelligence - which also enabled us to simulate ourselves, giving us self-awareness.…

  3. Flyby Anomaly (en.wikipedia.org)
  4. Advice · Patrick Collison (patrickcollison.com)