In Memoriam: R. Douglas Cope (1955–2019)

In memoriam: Douglas Emerson Hogue.

CS 157 : Assignment 2 Douglas R . Lanman

The union-find data structure, utilizing the “union-by-rank” and “path compression” heuristics, is one of the most efficient disjoint-set data structures known [1]. In general, union-find can be applied to any problem in which one must determine membership within a set. For instance, in class we studied its application within Kruskal’s algorithm, where it was used to efficiently detect connecte...

In Memoriam : J . C . R . Licklider 1915 - 1990

The charter of SRC is to advance both the state of knowledge and the state of the art in computer systems. From our establishment in 1984, we have performed basic and applied research to support Digital's business objectives , Our current work includes exploring distributed personal computing on multiple platforms, networking, programming technology, system modelling and management techniques, ...

In Memoriam-Professor Ajit K.Padhy

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I Am a Strange Loop by Douglas R. Hofstadter

Can thought arise out of matter? Can self, soul, consciousness, “I” arise out of mere matter? If it cannot, then how can you or I be here? I Am a Strange Loop argues that the key to understanding selves and consciousness is the “strange loop”—a special kind of abstract feedback loop inhabiting our brains. The most central and complex symbol in your brain is the one called “I.” The “I” is the ne...