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New comment by doubledamio in "Most arguments are about ego, not ideas"

doubledamio — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:15 +0000

I like the author’s viewpoint, but I would have appreciated mentioning that:

1. Truth does not always rely on Boolean logic. Both A and non A can be true at the same time

2. Truth is often relative, so it may change depending on the viewpoint

Major open problem in percolation theory potentially solved with ChatGPT

doubledamio — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:15:51 +0000

Article URL: https://philipeaso.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48399936

Points: 2

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New comment by doubledamio in "What if remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring?"

doubledamio — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:36:16 +0000

There is no doubt that juniors have much more difficulty starting their careers in tech nowadays.

This might be naive, but isn’t this purely a demographic/saturation effect?

New comment by doubledamio in "There are now more ETFs than stocks in the US"

doubledamio — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:10:41 +0000

i cannot wait for the word zeitgeist to leave the zeitgeist.

New comment by doubledamio in "An OpenAI model has disproved a central conjecture in discrete geometry"

doubledamio — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:05:38 +0000

I’ve always been skeptical about the role of LLMs in mathematics, but this is the first time I’ve seen this argument, and I actually find it very compelling. Maybe LLMs will help us develop more horizontal understanding of the field.

New comment by doubledamio in "The Beauty of Bonsai Styles"

doubledamio — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:27 +0000

Growing bonsai is still on my hobby wishlist, but I haven’t been able to provide the stability it requires due to work : even keeping regular plants alive for a few years was impossible.

Has anyone here started from scratch? I would appreciate it if someone could share their experience and point me to some relevant online content.

New comment by doubledamio in "The AI revolution in math has arrived"

doubledamio — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:26 +0000

All these overly optimistic articles about AI solving maths problems are very annoying. Can we agree that maths is not about solving problems, but about understanding them by developing a language and the conditions for new insights? It is misleading because GPTs do provide easy access to new information, but they do not deepen understanding.

I think AI-assisted research will likely have a very negative net impact on mathematics in the long run by lowering the average level of understanding within the community.

Also, research directions are influenced by what people can solve, and this will slowly shift research toward purely algebraic/symbolic manipulations that mathematicians no longer fully keep track of.

New comment by doubledamio in "Mathematicians disagree on the essential structure of the complex numbers (2024)"

doubledamio — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:24:43 +0000

In my work in academia (which I’m considering leaving), I’m very familiar with the common mathematical objects you mentioned. Where could I look for a job similar to yours? It sounds very interesting

New comment by doubledamio in "New sphere-packing record stems from an unexpected source"

doubledamio — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:21:04 +0000

To me, every profession—from software engineering to farming—has its complexities, yet most professionals can explain what they do in clear terms. When academics say they can’t offer a basic explanation, it often feels like an attempt to protect their status or avoid the effort—if not a kind of intellectual arrogance. Yes, the topics are challenging—you don’t need to throw in quantum buzzwords to convince me—but simplifying your work isn’t “dumbing it down”; it often sharpens your own understanding too.

New comment by doubledamio in "New sphere-packing record stems from an unexpected source"

doubledamio — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:03:56 +0000

If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it well enough

New comment by doubledamio in "N-Back – A Minimal, Adaptive Dual N-Back Game for Brain Training"

doubledamio — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:28:23 +0000

This is very nice! But I don’t quite get how 70% is considered good performance — I managed to outperform that by literally doing nothing:

Game Complete!

Accuracy: 78.6% Correct Responses: 11 / 14 Average Reaction Time: 0 ms

The Art of Bijective Combinatorics

doubledamio — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:59:08 +0000

Article URL: https://www.viennot.org/abjc.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44320440

Points: 19

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New comment by doubledamio in "Ask HN: Theory to industry: where do academics fit in?"

doubledamio — Thu, 08 May 2025 08:41:47 +0000

Thanks! I'm definitely planning to refresh my Python skills by building a small portfolio. I’ve also been considering learning the basics of Rust, but I think I should settle on a clear direction first.

New comment by doubledamio in "Ask HN: Theory to industry: where do academics fit in?"

doubledamio — Thu, 08 May 2025 08:32:45 +0000

I intentionally left "transitioning to industry" vague, but yes—most paths would likely involve some coding.

I'm actually working on path integrals, to which Feynman contributed significantly, but I hadn't heard about the Connection Machine! Thanks

Ask HN: Theory to industry: where do academics fit in?

doubledamio — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:02:29 +0000

I'm a young researcher with a background in abstract physics and mathematics, specializing in areas like probability theory, spectral analysis, network theory, and statistical/quantum mechanics.

I'm considering transitioning to industry, but my coding experience is limited to basic Python. I’m concerned that, with a strong theoretical background but limited engineering skills, I might struggle to find a good fit. Additionally, with the tightening job market, the abundance of remote talent, and the rise of tools like Copilot, I’m wondering how these factors might impact my prospects.

For those who’ve made a similar transition—or who have hired people with this kind of background—how did it go? What roles or paths have worked best for you?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43914586

Points: 2

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