Category Topics
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Zoology

Here, we collaboratively attempt at creating a zoology of the machines of the busy beaver challenge in order to classify their behavior.
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Deciders

Here, we list and discuss the deciders of the busy beaver challenge, come to present yours!
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Heuristics

Here we discuss heuristics that allow to informally decide or categorize machines.
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Seed database

Here, we discuss the construction of the seed database of the busy beaver challenge. Technical help is given for interacting with the database.
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Help

Here is the place to ask for general help about the busy beaver challenge.
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Individual machines

Here, we discuss individual machines of the busy beaver challenge. It is the place to share proofs of non-termination or termination of specific machines.
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Results reproduction

Here, we share any efforts to independently reproduce results of the busy beaver challenge. For instance, re-constructing the seed database or re-writing deciders.
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Results write-up & publication

This category is meant to discuss the official writing and publication of bbchallenge’s results.
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Outreach & teaching

Here is the place to share outreach or teaching experiences in relation to the busy beaver problem. You are invited to share outreach & teaching material.
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Meta & feedback

Here is the place for meta talk and feedback about the busy beaver challenge.
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