[Talk] 5695152282714844 (A String of Random Numbers)

[gracywhelihan]

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Talk Title: 5695152282714844 (A String of Random Number)

Talk Description: Randomness is exciting yet complex. For many people, "random" can mean anything from unexpectedly running into a friend on the train to the sheer luck of winning the lottery. But what does true randomness mean, and how do we generate it?
For programmers, true randomness is essential, yet traditional random number generators (like Math.random()) often rely on algorithms that produce pseudo-random numbers.
However, true randomness exists only in nature. To bridge this gap, I developed a random number generator that uses real-time environmental sensor data as a seed for an algorithm hosted on a server. In an attempt to create a more authentic form of randomness by using the unpredictability of our surroundings.

Name: Gracy Whelihan

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p.s. I am very excited for the potential opportunity to give this talk! I would not be able to do the talk on Nov 12th, but I am available in December :)