Rex Kerr
Apr 24, 2024

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For what applications is sampling a random subset of 7.9e28 out of 8.1e67 possible shuffles not enough?

Heck, why isn't 3.5e17 subsets enough (64 bits / 52 so every shuffle is disjoint)? Why do you need so many? You can't visit 8.1e67 states, so why do you care whether or not some are in principle completely inaccessible?

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Rex Kerr
Rex Kerr

Written by Rex Kerr

One who rejoices when everything is made as simple as possible, but no simpler. Sayer of things that may be wrong, but not so bad that they're not even wrong.

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