Episode 271: Mastermind Algorithms
Episode Date: January 30, 2026In this episode, Conor talks about algorithms used to solve the Mastermind game and specifically a beautiful use of an inverse algorithm.Link to Episo...
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270 episodes transcribedIn this episode, Conor talks about algorithms used to solve the Mastermind game and specifically a beautiful use of an inverse algorithm.Link to Episo...
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