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Unconventional Programming with Chemical Computing

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Explore unconventional programming techniques through the lens of chemical computing in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the world of Artificial Chemical Computing, drawing inspiration from the chemical processes that underpin information systems in living organisms. Learn how to build programs based on molecules and chemical reactions, opening up new avenues for problem-solving and innovation. Discover the basics of Chemical Programming and High Order Chemical Programming, with code examples demonstrated in Clojure. Gain insights into how this unique approach can be applied to various programming challenges, including prime number generation, concurrency, and self-organizing systems. No expert knowledge of Clojure is required to appreciate the concepts presented. By the end of this talk, gain a fresh perspective on programming and expand your problem-solving toolkit with chemical computing metaphors.

Syllabus

Intro
Prologue
Abstract Chemical
Cross Fertilization
The Reaction
Traditional Primes
Prime Reaction
Gamma Chemical Programming
Gamma Demo
Max Reaction Reducing
Max Reducing
Reducing Reactions
Concurrency
Self Organizing
Self Healing
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