Mechanics of Aesthetics

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A theoretical physicist’s contemplations on Beauty in a world of computation.

About Åsmund Folkestad

Theoretical physicist contemplating Beauty in a world of computation. MIT PhD making computational art and choral electronic music. Forgive me for the moments where I mistake Beauty for God.

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