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		aebtebeten on May 4, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Mathematical Theory of Communication [pdf] > ...papers that lay the foundations for a whole field are usually very approachable Might that be one of the motivations for NHA's "By studying the masters and not their pupils" strategy? (very sorry: on top of other things I need to re-set up email but I still have a bit set for you!)

kragen on May 4, 2024 [–]

plausibly! i think there are some other important benefits too

i'm not dead yet! look forward to hearing from you

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