Behaviouralism, functionalism, and a theory of non-referent signs (pure surface structure) are a lack of insight that demonstrate a capacity for harm to others

Prudence

June 12, 2009

Given some problem, perhaps represented as a dependency graph, prudence is exhibited by solution and removal of each point, such as with this stable marriage algorithm. This is in stark contrast to a political correct diminutivisation, which would have each point diluted and obfuscated. In the latter case the point is not dealt with, but becomes hidden. For example: Excellent, bloody good, quite good, not bad, okay.

Consumption Logic

June 11, 2009

A work which generates a complex thought is subject to the quantum no-cloning theorem.

“We’ll have to develop vocal chords.”

Counter-intelligence codes are an oxymoron nothing like military intelligence.

Stable Marriages

August 1, 2000

An assignment in an algorithms course and the accompanying code and supporting code. Assignments, unlike projects, theses, and some exam questions, have a known solution and should be handed in on time. Being raised in a Christian society, almost all marriages of my friends parents were between a male and a female.

Given time and inclination the algorithm can be simply modified for partially ordered sets (posets) and larger wedding parties.

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.