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[Gervassen]

n, when n is the number of distinct facts in existence in the universe.

Thus is still far, far smaller than Graham's number, nevermind Ackermann (g64, g64).

No, he was right to a certain extent. Consider the following: it's a fact that Grahams Number's first righthand digit is 7, it's a fact that Graham's Numbers second righthand digit is 8, and so on...

Still, it probably isn't computable in any real sense. Not that any of this is.

I think 42 wins, to be honest.

[GreatWyrmGold]

n, when n is the number of distinct facts in existence in the universe.

Thus is still far, far smaller than Graham's number, nevermind Ackermann (g64, g64).

Depends on what you define as a fact. If "Fact X is True" counts as a fact, then n is incalculably big.
Even so, there's dozens of facts per subatomic particle, dozens of facts per atom past that, dozens if not more per molecule, quite possibly hundreds or thousands of facts for each grain of sand or little bacterium (without counting those of its constituent parts), millions for large bodies or individual organisms, and don't get me started on facts that involve the interactions between bodies (several for each pair, which includes everything from "Carbon Atom X and Carbon Atom Y" to "Andromeda Galaxy and George Bush"), or mathematical facts (3,060,193-58,103=3,002,090)...

I think 42 wins, to be honest.

It's actually the smallest in magnitude.

[Gervassen]

It's actually the smallest in magnitude.

Less is more. Therefore the least is the most.

[hachnslay]

... largest computable number?

i estimate the total data capacity of all harddisks to be about 1 zetabyte. applying


A standard floatingpoint - IEEE 754 is
x=s * m * b^e

where s is the sign - one bit
m is the mantisse - for ease of displaying in this case one bit
b is a fixed 2
and e is a signed number
the sign is 0 to denote a positive number
the number of the exponent itself is
2^(1 * Zeta * 8 -4)
or
2 ^(1 * 1.000.000.000.000.000.000.000 * 8 - 4)

this is the largest calculatable number.

Please use corrections to my estimation of the total data volume if available.

[hops]

Computation is a concept that existed before electronic computers...

[Sarzael]

π without comma.

[Aseaheru]

Computation is a concept that existed before electronic computers...

What sort of computers? electrical, mechanical or human?

[TCM]

123;0[7;0]: Knowledge + Wisdom + Understanding; Disciphered = Supreme Human Knowledge.
                 God; Deciphered = Divine Knowledge.

Supreme Human Knowledge + Divine Knowledge = Infinite Logic

R/Ruler: God has built the universe and thus His power is born unto them.
Z/Zig-Zag: Knowledge[Wisdom[Understanding]
A/Allah: Arm + Leg + Leg + Arm + Head = Father of the Universe

Infinite Knowledge + RZA = Supreme Mathematics

[Aseaheru]

What.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

   o_-   

[Dutchling]

100 is a pretty large number.

Ever tried eating 100 sandviches in a single day?

[Aseaheru]

Yes. I ran out of bread.

[Dutchling]

That is because 100 is a pretty large number.

Thanks you for proving my point. I think the purpose for this thread has just been fulfilled.

[TCM]

What.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

   o_-   

See, the Supreme Mathematics represent the highest numbers. Whereas classic numbers are supposed to represent different subjective values, Supreme Numbers literally are the life forces that control and keep the balance of the Universe and beyond.

[hops]

That is because 100 is a pretty large number.

Thanks you for proving my point. I think the purpose for this thread has just been fulfilled.

It would take longer to eat n sandwiches though, where n is Graham's Number.

The universe is now composed of sandwiches.

[GreatWyrmGold]

That is because 100 is a pretty large number.

Thanks you for proving my point. I think the purpose for this thread has just been fulfilled.

It would take longer to eat n sandwiches though, where n is Graham's Number.

The universe is now composed of sandwiches.

And is several zillion times bigger.