Its basically saying that the universe is so inconceivably big that there is a very high probability that an infinite number of equivalent "earths" exist which, initially only considering my life, means that there is an equally high probability that my life is being led out in an identical way, with each one of us making different decisions at different stages.
I would say that this is equivalent to the problem of making every bitmap file possible... I think it went, if you set some criteria, such as an image of size 1024*768, 32b colours, and set out to create every possible combination, while you would end up with a lot of junk, you would theoretically create every image possible, you would have a snapshot of every moment in history, a picture of every possible human face etc... The theory discussed sounds the same therefore saying that there is so much space out there that there is a high probability that every possible configuration of not only my life but everyones life also exists. So it is not really saying that these exist on another plane of existence, along the lines of a 5th (and beyond) dimension but exist in the same dimension as we do, just a long way away.
This reminds me of some of the examples that I've heard Kevin Mitnick give, I think he referred to it as Social Hacking. This worm basically gains access to systems through human weaknesses instead of technological weakness.
If this one does do damage, I wouldn't be surprised to see more appear using these methods.
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I bet BT has seen fit to give all of these *extremly bright* people, who apparently believe anything they read or see on the net, DSL already while folks like me are stuck on dial-up grrrr Sorry, I just take any opportunity I can to moan about that;)
Okay, turns out that Apple Bananas was a bad example, they are a naturally occuring type, but I'm pretty sure that there were many cross varieties available...as to how its done... I don't have a clue sorry:)
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Actually the banana plant is the worlds largest herb... the banana is still fruit;)
And they cross breed bananas all the time. You can buy Apple Bananas which are smaller, fatter and sweeter... Ahh the knowledge I have gained from having a dad who sells bananas:)
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Its basically saying that the universe is so inconceivably big that there is a very high probability that an infinite number of equivalent "earths" exist which, initially only considering my life, means that there is an equally high probability that my life is being led out in an identical way, with each one of us making different decisions at different stages.
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I would say that this is equivalent to the problem of making every bitmap file possible... I think it went, if you set some criteria, such as an image of size 1024*768, 32b colours, and set out to create every possible combination, while you would end up with a lot of junk, you would theoretically create every image possible, you would have a snapshot of every moment in history, a picture of every possible human face etc... The theory discussed sounds the same therefore saying that there is so much space out there that there is a high probability that every possible configuration of not only my life but everyones life also exists. So it is not really saying that these exist on another plane of existence, along the lines of a 5th (and beyond) dimension but exist in the same dimension as we do, just a long way away.
At least thats how I read it
The good old Daily Record appears on /. lol
Well stranger things have happened....
I think...
This reminds me of some of the examples that I've heard Kevin Mitnick give, I think he referred to it as Social Hacking. This worm basically gains access to systems through human weaknesses instead of technological weakness. If this one does do damage, I wouldn't be surprised to see more appear using these methods. -- SA
I bet BT has seen fit to give all of these *extremly bright* people, who apparently believe anything they read or see on the net, DSL already while folks like me are stuck on dial-up grrrr ;)
Sorry, I just take any opportunity I can to moan about that
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Okay, turns out that Apple Bananas was a bad example, they are a naturally occuring type, but I'm pretty sure that there were many cross varieties available...as to how its done... I don't have a clue sorry :)
Actually the banana plant is the worlds largest herb... the banana is still fruit ;)
And they cross breed bananas all the time. You can buy Apple Bananas which are smaller, fatter and sweeter... Ahh the knowledge I have gained from having a dad who sells bananas :)
In 2 months time we'll all be using the XWebs broswer with its built in media player which according to the list isn't affected by this :)