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VashtiMaiden
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Check this out, 20x20x20 Rubik's Cube Solve?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rpfz3m11bsk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rpfz3m11bsk
Ripley's Believe it or Not? Dont believe it
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility and credibility of solving a 20x20 Rubik's Cube, as presented in a linked video. Participants explore the methods of solving Rubik's Cubes of various sizes, express skepticism about the claims made in the video, and share personal experiences with different cube sizes.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express doubt about the authenticity of the 20x20 Rubik's Cube solve, questioning the methods used in the video.
- Others believe there is a method to solving larger cubes, suggesting that techniques from smaller cubes could be adapted, though they find the idea of solving a 20x20 cube unappealing.
- A participant mentions that solving a 20x20 cube is more challenging due to the absence of a center piece, which complicates the solving process.
- Some participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with smaller cubes, indicating varying levels of skill and interest in solving them.
- There are claims that all Rubik's Cube solutions are algorithmic, implying that the solving process may not be as impressive as it seems.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not reach a consensus, with multiple competing views on the credibility of the video and the methods of solving larger Rubik's Cubes remaining unresolved.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the time commitment required to master larger cubes, with differing opinions on the appeal and practicality of solving such complex puzzles.
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VashtiMaiden
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The truth is..I really don't know if I'll believe it or what.
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undrcvrbro
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That may take a while to master
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russ_watters
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There is a method to solving a Rubix cube. I tend to believe that this is real. I think in 4 hours, though, my head would explode.
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Schrodinger's Dog
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There's a method to solving the 3x3 version I know that I'm sure with a bit of work could be applied to 20x20, although why you would want to is beyond me, how boring would that be to do?
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VashtiMaiden
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undrcvrbro said:
while? for me, It would take Decades!
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undrcvrbro
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I'd probably give up after the first decade.VashtiMaiden said:
I think that's the real question isn't why someone would want to, but WHO would want to?Schrödinger's Dog said:
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Poop-Loops
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Pfft, what a load of crap. Notice how the computer showed you which rows and columns were moved, just really fast? He just memorized that and undid it.
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binzing
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Yeah, its real, my friend gets sub-minute ones on his 3 by 3 and can do a 5 by 5 in about 5 mins. The thing is, being 20 by 20 there is no center, which makes it much harder. In fact he just ordered an 11 by 11.
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ice109
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none of this is impressive, all of these are solved algorithmically
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VashtiMaiden
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undrcvrbro said:
1st decade..? maybe..I'm already dead..
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