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Study Debunks Monkeys Writing Shakespeare Theory

Researchers conclude that even with infinite time, monkeys cannot produce Shakespeare's works due to the universe's finite lifespan.

  • Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney tested the infinite monkey theorem regarding Shakespeare's complete works.
  • The study used the heat death theory to measure the universe's lifespan, concluding monkeys typing randomly cannot achieve this task.
  • Calculations show a single chimpanzee has only a 5% chance of typing 'bananas' in its 30-year lifespan.
  • The probability of a chimp typing a full sentence like 'I chimp, therefore I am' is one in 10 million billion billion.
  • The study highlights the impracticality of using monkeys for writing, emphasizing the limits of probability within a finite universe.
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