http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knuth_arrow
TheOtherDave’s other comment summed up what it means practically. Also, see http://lesswrong.com/lw/kn/torture_vs_dust_specks/.
Ah thank you, that clarifies things greatly! Up-voted for the technical explanation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knuth_arrow
TheOtherDave’s other comment summed up what it means practically. Also, see http://lesswrong.com/lw/kn/torture_vs_dust_specks/.
Ah thank you, that clarifies things greatly! Up-voted for the technical explanation.