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Typing monkey would be unable to produce 'Hamlet' within the lifetime of the universe, study finds (phys.org)

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The question that everyone has been dying to know has been answered. Finally! What will scientists study next?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

I feel like there has to be more to this problem than pure probability. We ought to consider practical nuances like the tendency to randomly mash keys that are closer together rather than assume a uniform distribution.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 hours ago

And coffee breaks... or banana breaks... and unions!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Who are you, who is so wise in the ways of science?