Can an algorithmic process produce true random numbers?

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True random number generator

I worked with random functions in python, ruby, MATLAB, Bash and Java. Almost every programming language has a random number generation function. However, these apparently random sequences are called pseudo-random numerical sequences, since the generation follows a deterministic approach, and the sequence seems to repeat (usually with a very large period).

My question is, can the algorithmic / software process produce true random numbers? Probably the questions are more likely theoretical informatics than just programming!

Answer 1

It is not possible to create a true random number without relying on hardware. See True Random Number Generator