Richard Feynman and the Connection Machine (1989)
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- #Scientific Collaboration
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- Richard Feynman's collaboration with Danny Hillis on the Connection Machine, a parallel computer with a million processors.
- Feynman's hands-on approach to problem-solving, from analyzing router circuits to writing parallel Basic programs for quantum chromodynamics (QCD).
- The development and challenges of the Connection Machine, including router design, numerical computing, and cellular automata simulations.
- Feynman's unique ability to explain complex concepts simply, making technical details accessible to non-experts.
- His contributions to computer science, such as an efficient logarithm algorithm and insights into parallel processing.
- Feynman's interdisciplinary work, spanning physics, biology, and computer science, driven by curiosity and a love for teaching.
- Personal anecdotes highlighting Feynman's eccentricity, humor, and mentorship, even during his battle with cancer.