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Typing monkey would be unable to produce 'Hamlet' within the lifetime of the universe, study finds(phys.org)

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

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Eager Eagle@lemmy.world
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As such, we have to conclude that Shakespeare himself inadvertently provided the answer as to whether monkey labour could meaningfully be a replacement for human endeavour as a source of scholarship or creativity. To quote Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3, Line 87: “No”.

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To quote Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3, Line 87: “No”.

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I prefer Romeo and Juliet, act 1 scene 1 line 41. Just because the exchange is so silly.

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