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Subject:	Re: Mathematical proof that you can't build anything with LEGO bricks
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general
Date:	Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:33:07 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek wrote:

But generally I’m not sure he’s drawing valid inferences/conclusions. LEGO elements are not neurons, or electronic components, and total network connectivity is not their most important metric. Rather, at least in my view, what is important is whether pieces interoperate well with each other locally. And we know they do. There are more ways to interconnect LEGO elements than any other building system I know.

Have you accounted for the Galidor factor?

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		Re: Mathematical proof that you can't build anything with LEGO bricks
(...) Heh. (URL) JOHN (13 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)

		Re: Mathematical proof that you can't build anything with LEGO bricks
(...) Is that a corollary to the Jack Stone Effect? (13 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)

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		Re: Mathematical proof that you can't build anything with LEGO bricks
(...) He says "LEGOs" which makes his work suspect right there. :) Not very rigorous. The paper is from 2001... the piece palette has improved somewhat since then. But generally I'm not sure he's drawing valid inferences/conclusions. LEGO elements (...) (13 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.general, FTX)

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