Halfbakery: Purely functional programming with heat output
7 days ago
- #thermodynamics
- #functional-programming
- #philosophy
- Functional programming is thermodynamically suspect due to heat output as a side-effect.
- Proposal for outputting data via CPU temperature fluctuations (1 = intense heat, 0 = less heat).
- Input could theoretically be provided via external stimuli like a cigarette lighter.
- Discussion on existential and philosophical implications of computing and reality.
- Comparison to Douglas Adams' computing device for the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.
- Speculation on multi-verse theory and quantum computing.
- Humorous and philosophical comments on the nature of reality and consciousness.