In lego, no one can hear you scream…
David H. Bailey is an LDS mathematician, perhaps best known for his work on the “spigot algorithm” for pi. He has written rather extensively on the relationship between science and LDS theology.
Agency and intelligence
So much of LDS theology is focused on agency:
the premortal war in heaven over agency in mortality
the purpose of earth life, a probationary state in which we are “free to choose”
the [...]
Light and truth
The “element” physics of light and truth are interesting. Light (energy) and truth (information) are both conserved quantities (though Hawking had his doubts, he’s recanted). In special relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which information can travel. Rolf Landauer showed in 1961 that forcing a bit to a particular [...]
This is the first in a series of posts on my interpretations of various scriptures relating to the nature of existence.
Spirit and Element
First, we’re materialists:
D&C 131:7-8
There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is
more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes. We cannot [...]
I don’t agree with a lot of this, but it’s a fairly well-known talk and doesn’t seem to be anywhere else on the internet. It’s an honest attempt to examine the idea of whether God can be held responsible for his creations’ actions, and what the purpose of suffering is, both for mortals and [...]
Talked to my manager, who said his first six months were painful because of not having a clear coding project to work on
Got a clear coding project to work on
Happy for Jason
Miriam and I made some friends at church
Will be moving to third floor of 41 instead of second; the view is of trees instead [...]
