Typing monkey would be unable to produce 'Hamlet' within the lifetime of the universe, study finds

2 years ago by VantaBrandon to c/technology

A new study reveals it would take far longer than the lifespan of our universe for a typing monkey to randomly produce Shakespeare. So, while the Infinite Monkey Theorem is true, it is also somewhat misleading.

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

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Autocheese 2 points 2 years ago

Infinity sorts it out for you, Karl

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