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Re:Computer Scientists Invent an Efficient New Way to Count by kibibu on Friday May 17, 2024 @04:58AM (#40387815)
I thought The Book was an Erdos thing. I wonder who used it first.
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Re:Computer Scientists Invent an Efficient New Way to Count by stevesimmons on Friday May 17, 2024 @05:13AM (#40387939)
"During a lecture in 1985, Erdős said, `You don't have to believe in God, but you should believe in The Book.`"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofs_from_THE_BOOK

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Re:Computer Scientists Invent an Efficient New Way to Count by vanderZwan on Friday May 17, 2024 @05:45AM (#40388113)
I think you're right, I must have confused the two. I'll edit my comment to reduce the spread of misinformation.
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