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I think this is a pointless calculation. Why burn cpu cycles on such an old, meaningless question? Wouldn't you rather spend your brainpower helping other peopl

by hunterp 15y ago

I think this is a pointless calculation. Why burn cpu cycles on such an old, meaningless question? Wouldn't you rather spend your brainpower helping other people?

hugh3 15y ago
Hey, it's better than burning 'em generating bitcoins.
kailashbadu 15y ago
The problem domain may seem a little wacky but the calculation itself is interesting and could be applied to some other 'meaningful' problems. P.S. - Reminded me of one of those questions they ask at McKinsey when recruiting new analysts. E.g. How many golf balls are in the United States?
- lurker19 15y ago
  Those used to be called Microsoft interview problems, or Fermi problems. They were fun and cool until they became What Is Wrong With Tech Interviews.
- speleding 15y ago
  It would be much more meaningful to calculate how many molecules of Caesar's pee are in your morning coffee :-/
phaedon 15y ago
The setting just motivates the demonstration of a method, which finds use in lots of places. Education is valuable.