Complex Numbers Aren't Imaginary: The Math Behind Parallel LLM Token Processing
blaizedsouza · x · 2026-08-23
Complex numbers describe waves with both amplitude and phase, which is exactly how LLMs process language through attention layers. The math for quantum wave interference enables Fourier transforms, allowing GPT to process tokens in parallel. A 20-minute video explains this concept clearly, contrasting with Descartes' original misunderstanding.
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