The Duties of John Von Neumann's Assistant in the 1930s (2020)
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The post discusses the duties of John von Neumann's assistant in the 1930s, sparking reflections on the pressures of working with exceptionally brilliant and productive individuals.
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nathan_douglas
about 2 months ago
I feel like I'm always learning and working as fast as I can and von Neumann's right there, receding from me at the speed of light.
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