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A new study reveals that even with a large number of chimpanzees typing for the universe's lifespan, reproducing Shakespeare's works is nearly impossible.
- Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney analyzed the probability of chimpanzees typing Shakespeare's complete works within the universe's lifespan.
- The study concluded that the infinite monkey theorem is mathematically true but misleading when considering the universe's finite constraints.
- Calculations showed a single chimpanzee has only a 5% chance of typing the word 'bananas' in its lifetime.
- Even with 200,000 chimpanzees typing continuously, the probability of producing Shakespeare's works remains effectively zero.
- The research highlights the limitations of probability puzzles when applied to real-world finite conditions, such as the universe's lifespan.
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- William Shakespeare English playwright and poet
- University of Technology Sydney Public university in Ultimo, Australia
- Sydney City in Australia
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