Converting hundreds of compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach into mathematical networks reveals that they store lots of information and convey it very effectively
I didn’t need proof myself, but I suppose it’s comforting nevertheless to have it mathematically confirmed.
One one hand, sure, this seems like a waste of time. On the other, I did get paid to get a masters in literature. So I don’t think I’m in a position to judge :P
Depends. Will this research allow creating AIs that can compose “in the style of Bach”, or even compose “ideal music”… and make a ton of money by selling it as a service to large music producers?
Coming soon: Song of the year, by [some figurehead] (composed and interpreted by AI)
was this really a worthwhile expenditure of effort? certainly mathematicians could have found something better to do with their time?
One one hand, sure, this seems like a waste of time. On the other, I did get paid to get a masters in literature. So I don’t think I’m in a position to judge :P
I have an MfA. Nobody will convince me that our education holds no value.
and, fwiw, I’m not judging— and if you’ll check out my other comments, it didn’t take much for others to remind me how silly I was being. :)
You may enjoy perusing the various winners of the Ig Nobel Prize.
Some fantastic stuff in there.
Is it worth the effort? Do they have anything better to do? I’d say the answer to both of those is “maybe”.
I personally enjoy these wild kinds of studies and hope they never stop.
Depends. Will this research allow creating AIs that can compose “in the style of Bach”, or even compose “ideal music”… and make a ton of money by selling it as a service to large music producers?
Coming soon: Song of the year, by [some figurehead] (composed and interpreted by AI)