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I have GOL running on my keyboard. You will be missed but not forgotten.

They could, though I think much of that can be mitigated with effort. I believe the textbook example is domestic abuse, but I worry that the scope also coincides with fallout from …

Against the use of double binds. To me they are an indicator of hostile intent, although as demonstrated here and in the practice of law, adversarial interactions can be constructi…

Glad to hear that. The Freemium solution is certainly a simple one, but I didn't feel it was appropos. Personally I'd have to start writing a day ahead to have a chance at formaliz…

Not at all. It's correct that this problem is formally recognized as a false paradox. It is a thought experiment infamous for its illustrative misuse in relation to other areas. "W…

I share a similar view, that testing whether the examiner is lying is itself worthwhile. But while the analysis has several interpretations this question may pose the agency a smal…

What is your agency's policy for answering Newcomb's problem?

Well met, and thanks for identifying the solution using overhead.

Good point, loose language on my part. I am thinking of false positives or collision. The required statistical properties aren't met.

The minimum number motivated to work is also the cheapest. 2 was simply deemed insecure.

There's multiple bounds. The mounting evidence for BPP=BQP unfortunately falls aside P=BPP for evidence without proof. The weak interpretation is that BQP is vulnerable, and the st…

I find it amusing that I didn't say anything for OR against, just mentioned them and that apparently someone 'disagrees.' With what, an inaccuracy? Then post a reply. Just voting s…

Self squared dragons and monstrous moonshine.

No, it's much more likely that BTC was a state funded vehicle for surveillance. Take that with a grain of salt, I could be totally wrong.

Buboard may be assuming that performance is greatly influenced by skill and that skill is learned rather than innate, leaving a 'string of failure' in the learning process. Probabi…