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Yet, the reliance on discrete data necessitated a more efficient approach. The pioneering work of mathematician Joseph Fourier had laid the groundwork, but it was absent the optimized techniques necessary for real-time application. As physicists Richard Garwin and mathematician John Tukey collaborated during the Geneva meeting, they realized that traditional Fourier calculations were inadequate for large datasets, sparking discussions that eventually led to the development of the FFT.