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Old 02-03-2004, 09:56 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally posted by wilbjammin
flip a coin:

The result is heads or tails, and unless you're cheating, the result is random.

Of course, that is in a controlled set.

I couldn't tell you how random the universe, life, etc really is... it is not the same as a controlled set.
I bet it can be predicted if you analize the flipping angle, the force of the flip, air resistance, etc....

I dont think anything is truely random.

great thread btw
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