We talked about the Simplex algorithm in class last week. It was invented by George Dantzig as a tool to solve large linear programming problems.
The story of how Dantzig, as a graduate student, mistook two unsolved problems in statistical theory for homework assignments is truly inspiring. It sounds like something you would see in a movie (like Goodwill Hunting), except it is true (Snopes).
The story of how Dantzig, as a graduate student, mistook two unsolved problems in statistical theory for homework assignments is truly inspiring. It sounds like something you would see in a movie (like Goodwill Hunting), except it is true (Snopes).
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