Lecture Friday: Sorting Algorithms: Speed Is Found In The Minds of People

I've gone on record before to say, stop teaching sorting algorithms. They're not interesting. Teaching early Computer Science students sorting algorithms is a form of ritualistic hazing at this point. Teach them convex hulls instead. Full of graphics and tons of obvious practical applications to the beginner or interdisciplinary studier. However, this is a great talk. So watch it anyway. The big…