| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Nir Fresco |
| Author | Marcin Miłkowski |
| URL | https://academic.oup.com/bjps/advance-article/doi/10.1093/bjps/axz005/5305023 |
| Publication | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science |
| Journal Abbr | Br J Philos Sci |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjps/axz005 |
| Accessed | 2019-02-07 10:44:19 |
| Library Catalog | academic.oup.com |
| Language | en |
| Abstract | Abstract. Is the mathematical function being computed by a given physical system determined by the system’s dynamics? This question is at the heart of the inde |
Source: Publications
Dear Sir:
I have recently completed a draft of „Physical Realizability of Abstract Computation” and was perusing BJPS for possible submission. I was gratified to find your paper on a related topic and the fascinating angle described in the abstract.
As I would like to read and perhaps reference your article before submitting mine, is there perhaps a link to the current draft available online? I will certainly respect any copyright issues pursuant to its upcoming publication.
By coincidence, my father Richard W. Schayer used to do collaborative research at the Polish Academy of Sciences with Czesław Maśliński in biochemistry.
Thanks.
Eric Lindell
23 Lexington Avenue
New York NY 10010
PS – here’s the abstract .. „Since the first implementation of an abstract computation on a physical device, it has been an open question as to how such an apparent mismatch of domains, can yield such a fortuitous result — namely, accurate calculations. Most inquiries into this conundrum have focused on identifying which class of computations can be implemented on which class of physical devices. This paper attempts to delve into the deeper structure of these two domains to find commonalities that might account for correspondences between them.”
I just found the paper. Thanks anyway
Yes, I meant to let you know it’s on PhilSci preprint archive here: http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/15673/