The dining philosophers problem is a computer science thought experiment using a circular table with five philosophers and utensils. It illustrates synchronization problems and the difficulty of preventing deadlock. Solutions involve creating algorithms to regulate when philosophers eat, think, or use utensils. The problem was first expressed by Edsger Dijkstra in 1965 and has undergone […]
The Philosopher’s Stone is a magical object from European mythology that JK Rowling borrowed for her Harry Potter series. In the books, it was created by Nicolas Flamel and can turn objects into gold and grant immortality. The stone is protected by Dumbledore and several obstacles at Hogwarts to prevent Voldemort from obtaining it. Eventually, […]
