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Computational space is inherently reusable. For instance, in daily life, physical space can be optimized and repurposed, like converting your living room into a yoga studio or school classroom. However, time, once lost, cannot be reclaimed. This distinction leads to lingering questions in computing: Under what circumstances can space be exchanged for time, and what would be the “exchange rate”?
Turing Machines and Theoretical Foundations
To delve deeper into space and time in computation, one must turn to the concept of the Turing machine, introduced by pioneering mathematician Alan Turing in the 1930s. This theoretical construct serves to explore the principles of computation in a manner unconfined by existing technological limitations.