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Shell sort [edited to provoke]

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Tom English
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[Distinguishable entities operating identically by simple rules can form structures high in specified complexity. That is, the crabs in the video differ in size, but not in the “program” they execute. Want more specified complexity? Just add crabs.]

Not to mistaken for the Shellsort algorithm devised by Donald Shell (1924-2015).

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Humor, Nature | 14 Replies

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