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"You have fifteen seconds. Using standard math notation, English words, or both, name a single whole number—not an infinity—on a blank index card. Be precise enough for any reasonable modern mathematician to determine exactly what number you’ve named, by consulting only your card and, if necessary, the published literature." [http://www.scottaaronson.com/writings/bignumbers.html (a fun read from Scott Aaronson)] | |||
Revision as of 19:28, 26 January 2013
"You have fifteen seconds. Using standard math notation, English words, or both, name a single whole number—not an infinity—on a blank index card. Be precise enough for any reasonable modern mathematician to determine exactly what number you’ve named, by consulting only your card and, if necessary, the published literature." (a fun read from Scott Aaronson)