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Algorithmic Redistricting: Elections made-to-order

AlphaPhoenix

Algorithmic Redistricting: Elections made-to-order

AlphaPhoenix uses Monte Carlo simulation and annealing-style methods to draw North Carolina congressional district maps, both gerrymandered and fair. He focuses on the fascinating computational problem rather than the politics.

HN recommends it as an entertaining demonstration of how powerful algorithmic gerrymandering can be.

3 Hacker News mentions · 2023–2025

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