/tags/numbers/ Recent bookmarks tagged #numbers Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:54 +0000 http://www.random.org "Perhaps you have wondered how predictable machines like computers can generate randomness. In reality, most random numbers used in computer programs are pseudo-random, which means they are a generated in a predictable fashion using a mathematical formula. This is fine for many purposes, but it may not be random in the way you expect if you're used to dice rolls and lottery drawings."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #entropy #math #mathematics #nifty #numbers #random #science #security #statistics</p> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:27 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:12911 entropy math mathematics nifty numbers random science security statistics http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=DFCF15E5-E7F2-99DF-3EAAFAF2776CEFC5&chanID=sa029 "If you were counting on infinity being absolute, your number's up"<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #infinity #math #numbers</p> Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:37:02 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:9384 infinity math numbers