Ben Brubaker

I’m a science journalist with a background in experimental physics. In October 2022, I joined Quanta Magazine as a staff writer covering theoretical computer science. I live in New York City.

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Why Busy Beaver hunters fear the Antihydra

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In which I explore the biggest barrier in the busy beaver game. What is Antihydra, what is the Collatz conjecture, how are they connected, and what makes them so daunting?