seniorLinear Algebra
Why do high-dimensional spaces behave counterintuitively in linear algebra?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Distances and volumes behave differently as dimensions increase.
Deep explanation
In high dimensions, vectors become almost orthogonal and volume concentrates in corners. Linear algebra operations like dot products become less intuitive, impacting ML model behavior.
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