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Wolfram's 2,3 Turing Machine Is Universal!

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the theory-flashbacks dept.

Rik702 writes "Wolframscience.com have announced that an undergraduate from Birmingham, UK has proved Wolfram's 2,3 Turing Machine is universal." You can read a pdf of the proof as well as some related coverage.

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  1. Wow by Quaoar · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This kid has just accomplished more than most of us can hope to accomplish in our entire lives.

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    I'll form my OWN solar system! With blackjack! And hookers!