I love hypothetical science fiction movies like this, but they so often get criticized for the improbability of their premise rather than admired for their vision.
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#12The trailer is interesting but the IMDb rating (4.8) and the top comment on YouTube make it look unimpressive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybd5rbQ5rU
> the IMDb rating (4.8)
Well actually it reads
> Ratings: 4,8/10 from 53 users
so I do not think the population is big enough to be relevant.
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#13I know what I'd do if I alone knew the solution to the TSP: I'd become a traveling salesman. Or, perhaps, I'd start a business that employs traveling salesmen and use the efficiency gains to amass dazzling wealth and power.
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#14I can't wait for the sequel; The Chinese Postman.
"Seven Bridges of Koningsberg" would nicely complete the trilogy.
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#15I've been waiting for this to come out. I'm sure it'll be entertaining in some way :)
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#16The problem is practically solved, use Genetic Algorithms and you's find a solution which is sufficient for any practical uses.
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#17Rated NP
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#18I'll be honest, this looks comically bad and has no merit besides the fact that it has a geeky premise.
I'm sure the underlying discussion of "What if P=NP? is solved?" is incredibly interesting but what I got from the trailer was that this was a movie with a bad script, bad cinematography, bad acting, and bad editing.
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#19Could be good. I really enjoyed 'Deception Point' by Dan Brown and it seems this could be something of the sort...
If it's anything like Deception Point, I'll be staying well clear of it. Typically, stories in that genre use compsci-babble as smoke and mirrors to cover up the lack of storyline.