Peter NorvigNew Python Operators!The new “walrus operator” in Python 3.8 is written as := and has been the topic of much discussion. This post describes a few of Python’s…Apr 3, 20239Apr 3, 20239
Peter NorvigHamilton: The Mathematical MusicalI had an idea to write a musical about a man who lived about 200 years ago and made profound contributions that affect our everyday lives…Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Peter NorvigNo Fools this April, but …In the 1970’s we thought that our rock and roll icons (along with us fans) were leading a revolution against the establishment. In 2020…Apr 30, 20202Apr 30, 20202
Peter NorvigI’ve Consed Every PairBack when cafes were open, I met an enthusiastic programmer who wanted to tell me how awesome the Clojure language is. While that is a…Apr 30, 20208Apr 30, 20208
Peter NorvigFunctional Lifestyles TrainingMarch 20th was the first day of spring, but it is April 1st when many people start thinking about getting in shape for the coming summer…Apr 1, 20181Apr 1, 20181
Peter NorvigLast Tweets of the KrellMany readers are no doubt familiar with Forbidden Planet, the 1956 documentary film about the Krell — a civilization that came to an…Apr 1, 20175Apr 1, 20175
Peter NorvigGo, Dog. Gauguin! The P. D. Eastman StoryIf you (or your parents) were learning to read in the 1960s, you were probably introduced to the books of author/illustrator P. D. Eastman:Apr 1, 20162Apr 1, 20162