Ep. 466: Don't Worship the Computer with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio
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The Importance of Source Code, Comments, and Object Code
Every computer program is an algorithm ultimately composed of simple steps that can be executed with stupendous reliability by one simple mechanism or another. The power of computers owes nothing, save speed to the casual peculiarities of electrons darting about on silicon chips. It's often wise to study a dead simple example in some detail to get a secure grip on our concepts before tackling a mind buster. First you solve the toy problem before tackling the gnarly great real world problem.
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