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Re: Algorithms beyond programming

There is an important issue here that is missing.

Algorithms eventually stop. The following is not an algorithm:

1. Wait for person to walk by
2. Smile at person
3. Go back to step 1

This sequence does not end.

1. Wait for person to walk by
2. Smile at person
3. Go back to step 1 if not friend
4. Talk to friend

This sequence can stop.
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