Comment Comment by NegativeK Is it specifically the fact that it's a physical process that makes it earth shattering?Physical models of computers ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiard-ball_computer ) have been around for a long time, which means that noncomputability has been tangible for a long time.I might be numb, though, to the fact that much of what want to understand can't be. If the universe isn't discrete, then it seems like noncomputability is the default. parent NegativeK 2 years ago
Physical models of computers ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiard-ball_computer ) have been around for a long time, which means that noncomputability has been tangible for a long time.
I might be numb, though, to the fact that much of what want to understand can't be. If the universe isn't discrete, then it seems like noncomputability is the default.