Algorithm and kiln: what they have in common

  1. Step 1. Algorithm — is used in — Chess computer. A search through the tree of moves.
  2. Step 2. Chess computer — has part — Server. IBM RS/6000 SP nodes.
  3. Step 3. Server — is part of — Data centre. Thousands of servers.
  4. Step 4. Data centre — is made of — Concrete. The building is concrete.
  5. Step 5. Concrete — is made of — Portland cement. Cement.
  6. Step 6. Portland cement — uses — Kiln. Firing the clinker.

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