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The Legend of von Neumann (1973) [pdf]

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  1. srejk · · focus · HN ↗
    When you look at it holistically, von Neumann was more influential in science and mathematics in the 20th century than either Einstein or Planck. He wasn't as obvious a symbol of the scientific revolution, but his contributions to SO MANY THINGS at a fundamental level makes him stand out to me.
    1. JoeAltmaier · · focus · HN ↗
      It's odd that even today, different disciplines are still silo'd. My son started a research cross-database search engine because different disciplies use different terms for nearly identical concepts. Even within medicine it's silo'd.

      Trouble with that startup was, the medical folks with money don't use computer tools. And the students in training have no money.

      1. sixtyj · · focus · HN ↗
        Is your son’s search engine somewhere available, please?
        1. JoeAltmaier · · focus · HN ↗
          It was something like 'Rugobi'. I'll ask him if there's a demo still up.
          1. JoeAltmaier · · focus · HN ↗
            HIs pubmed subscription expired.
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