Please read this, it's brilliant!

1/n: There are some academic papers that are so brilliantly and so accessibly written and so universal in scope that they transcend disciplines and stand as timeless testaments to both great thinking and great writing. Here's a short personal selection:

It is with great remorse that we mark the passing of programming language pioneer and A.M. Turing Laureate Niklaus Wirth, who passed away on Jan 1, 2024. Wirth developed a sequence of innovative computer languages, EULER, ALGOL-W, MODULA and PASCAL, which provided a foundation for future computer language, systems, and architectural research. amturing.acm.org/award_winne…

Linus Torvalds on his net worth. pretty based tbh

In 1921, David Hilbert proposed a research program for grounding mathematics in absolute certainty. A decade later, Kurt Gödel proved that math is incomplete. In 1936, work by a young Alan Turing proved that some problems can’t be solved by algorithms. quantamagazine.org/complexit…

Αύγουστος του 1999 στην άδεια Αθήνα. Ένα ζευγάρι γνωρίζεται έξω από ένα καρτοτηλέφωνο. Στα 24 χρόνια που πέρασαν η πόλη έχει αλλάξει και η Αθήνα που μας σύστησαν τα «Φτηνά Τσιγάρα» του Ρένου Χαραλαμπίδη έχει πια «χαθεί» σχεδόν ολοκληρωτικά. Ας κάνουμε μαζί μια βόλτα… [thread] /1

Claude Shannon, the father of Information theory: Claude Shannon is widely recognized as the father of information theory. His groundbreaking work in the mid-20th century laid the foundation for modern communication systems and digital technology. Shannon's most influential contribution was his 1948 paper, "A Mathematical Theory of Communication," where he introduced the concept of information entropy. This measure allowed for the quantification of information and optimization of its transmission, revolutionizing fields such as telecommunication and data compression. Shannon's work on error-correcting codes enabled the reliable transmission of information even in the presence of noise or interference. This led to significant advancements in data storage and reliable communication systems. He also played a pivotal role in the development of digital computers. He applied Boolean logic to design logical circuits, which form the basis of modern computer architecture. His ideas and designs were instrumental in shaping the digital revolution we experience today. Shannon's scientific contributions as the father of information theory and computing transformed the way we communicate, paved the way for efficient data transmission, and laid the foundation for the digital technologies we rely on. His work continues to have a profound impact on various fields, making him a true pioneer of the Information Age.

The reason people in Greek villages live forever.

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Still one of the most captivating charts of the Solar System exploration in details [source, zoom: bit.ly/1TKoR95]

"Όπου κι αν τραβήξεις θα βρεθεί κάτι να σε βγάλει απ’ το δρόμο το καράβι απλώνει τα πανιά μα η άγκυρα γερά στον ώμο Ταξιδιάρικα πουλιά τ’ αγέρα πότες θα μας πάρετε και μας πέρα στου Αιγαίου τα νησιά στου πελάγου τις ατέλειωτες αμμούδες" -- Ο δρόμος, Χειμερινοί Κολυμβητές

Victor Hugo is most famous for writing beloved novels like Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. But he was also one of the greatest painters of the 19th century. And Hugo's art, kept secret until after his death, is unlike anything you've seen before...

Soon, 50 free programming puzzles will appear over 25 days on #AdventOfCode! Grab some friends, do your best to figure things out, and don't be afraid to ask for help or skip puzzles. Beginner or expert, set your own goals and learn something new! adventofcode.com/

We are so excited to have these superstars back on Earth 🤩 They have helped more than 50,000 young people send computer programs into space 🚀

Teachers, enthusiasts of #computing and #technology and #STEM folk - highly recommend treating yourself to an episode of #TheSecretGeniusofModernLife with @FryRsquared via @BBCiPlayer. Absolutely brilliant content, top marks BBC. 👏 bbc.co.uk/secretgenius

Αυτό το βιβλιαράκι θα ήταν εξαιρετικά χρήσιμο, εντός κι εκτός σχολείων. Αν κάποιος έχει χρόνο και διάθεση ν' ασχοληθεί με τη μετάφραση νομίζω ότι αξίζει τον κόπο.