Category Archives: Algorithms

Neural-Network Fractals

Posted on 2023-05-30 by M. Eric Carr

Last weekend, on a whim, I asked GPT-4 “Please teach me how to create simple neural networks in Python using PyTorch.” I wasn’t sure how well that would go, but figured it was worth a try. I not only learned … Continue reading →

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The Old XOR Switcheroo

Posted on 2023-04-24 by M. Eric Carr

Swap two binary integers, without using a temporary variable. Not magic — XOR. Continue reading →

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ChatGPT

Posted on 2022-12-17 by M. Eric Carr

With ChatGPT, the algorithms have learned to not only write working code, but accept constructive criticism and improve it, too. Continue reading →

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The Short Way Around

Posted on 2021-09-29 by M. Eric Carr

How can you calculate Great Circle routes? Go straight through the Earth! (…and then normalize.) Continue reading →

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