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The Legend of von Neumann (1973) [pdf](gwern.net)
302 points by suopspaces 11 days ago | 181 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↑Sharing anecdotes highlighting von Neumann's exceptional intellect and personality
  • ↑Von Neumann was arguably the most influential scientist of the 20th century
  • •Recommending further reading/media about von Neumann and his contemporaries
  • ↑Wondering who the modern equivalent of von Neumann might be and how to find them
  • •Pointing to related past HN discussions on the same topic