👉 Meaningful computation is a theoretical concept that posits computation as the fundamental way to process and manipulate information, grounded in the idea that any meaningful task can be translated into a sequence of computational steps. This concept, introduced by Alan Turing and popularized by Stephen Wolfram, suggests that the universe itself operates through computation, meaning that everything from physical processes to human thought can be understood as computations. In practical terms, meaningful computation involves algorithms and data structures that solve problems or perform tasks, whether in software development, artificial intelligence, or other computational fields. The goal is to create systems that can perform meaningful tasks efficiently and effectively, mirroring the way humans reason and solve problems.
