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I would have thought this would just be 2611 (in whatever units) for the expected time taken, does anyone know where the other two terms come from?
Should my expectation be drawn from some kind of distribution?
Thanks
Firepanda said:
I would have thought this would just be 2611 (in whatever units) for the expected time taken, does anyone know where the other two terms come from?
Should my expectation be drawn from some kind of distribution?
Thanks
The Infinite Monkey problem is a thought experiment that explores the concept of randomness and probability. It questions whether a monkey, randomly hitting keys on a typewriter for an infinite amount of time, could eventually produce a specific piece of literature, such as a Shakespeare play.
The Infinite Monkey problem highlights the concept of randomness and the role of probability in creating patterns. It also challenges the idea of determinism and the notion that everything is predetermined.
The Infinite Monkey problem is a theoretical concept and cannot be tested in reality. It also assumes that the monkey has an infinite amount of time and is able to hit the keys with perfect randomness, which is not realistic.
The Infinite Monkey problem has been used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and philosophy to explore concepts of randomness, probability, and determinism. It has also been used to explain the idea of the "infinite universe" in cosmology.
Some variations of the Infinite Monkey problem include using different types of keyboards or input methods, such as a piano or a computer keyboard, and exploring the concept of "monkeys" with different abilities, such as a group of people or a computer program.