Two kinds of knowledge: compressible reasoning vs high k-complexity memorization
jd_pressman · x · 2026-11-14
jdpressman argues knowledge splits into two types: highly compressible "reasoning"-type knowledge derivable from a few axioms plus many tokens proving lemmas, and high k-complexity "memorization"-type knowledge like history.
He notes relativity has the shape of "assume the universe follows a rational coherent plan," while quantum mechanics fits that mold far less.
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