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Donald Knuth: Algorithms, Complexity, and The Art of Computer Programming | Lex Fridman Podcast #62

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What it is

Lex Fridman interviews Donald Knuth about algorithms, complexity, The Art of Computer Programming, and his work habits. The conversation covers his approach to verifying algorithms and how he organises his time.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as an excellent look at Knuth's thinking and working style, and as a likely source for quotes about his habits.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “It's fascinating to learn how much energy he still spends at verifying and investigating each aspect of newly published algorithms.”

    Knuth on verifying new algorithms and avoiding email

    jhncls, 2020-08 · Recommendation · in “Knuth versus Email (1999)”

  2. “I don't really like Lex Fridman, but this interview is excellent.”

    Knuth on his work arrangement for finishing TAOCP

    lanstin, 2023-05 · Recommendation · in “Don Knuth Plays with ChatGPT”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: donald knuth, taocp, algorithms, work habits, lex fridman

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