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Computer Gamers Develop Problem-Solving Algorithm That Beats Scientists Best Efforts

Posted November 10, 2011 11:30 AM

From Discover Technology:

A group of computer gamers are making habit of outshining scientists at their own game. Most of them have no scientific background, but they have a track record of cracking tough scientific puzzles, including at least one that went unsolved for over a decade.

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11/11/2011 11:01 AM

awesome!
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11/11/2011 3:15 PM

This reminds me of the early days of microprocessors (ala Z80). When visiting a store that carried processors and memories, there would always be a couple of motorcycle riders in there. In addition to riding well, they could also program in assembly language well! Who would have guessed?
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