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From: olcott <polcott2@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: olcott machines defy the laws of thermodynamics
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:59:48 -0600
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On 3/8/2024 5:26 AM, Mikko wrote:
> On 2024-03-07 19:49:49 +0000, Dan Cross said:
> 
>> What is it?  The olcott machine is a device that never halts and
>> generates infinite amounts of nonsense.  As a perpetual motion
>> device with no discernable input and unbounded output, it is
>> believed that it violates the laws of thermodynamics.
> 
> The olcott machine uses a hidden input.
> 

It is not hidden. The master UTM of Olcott machines simply
appends the TMD to the end of the simulated TMD's tape.

Only those machines that need to see if themselves are
called in recursive simulation use this optional input.

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Copyright 2024 Olcott "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius
hits a target no one else can see." Arthur Schopenhauer