Knights of the Lambda Calculus
The Knights of the Lambda Calculus is a semi-fictional organization of expert
There is no actual organization that goes by the name Knights of the Lambda Calculus; it mostly only exists as a hacker culture in-joke. The concept most likely originated at MIT. For example, in the Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs video lectures, Gerald Jay Sussman presents the audience with the button, saying they are now members of this special group. However, according to the Jargon File, a "well-known LISPer" has been known to give out buttons with Knights insignia on them, and some people have claimed to have membership in the Knights.[1]
In popular culture
A group that evolved from or is similar to them, called The Knights of Eastern Calculus, make a major appearance in the
References
- ^ Raymond, Eric. "Knights of the Lambda Calculus". The Jargon File. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ^ "MIT Anime Club :: Appearance of MIT in Anime". Archived from the original on Jan 31, 2020.