Quote by John von Neumann

Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.

Anyone who attempts to generate random numbers by determinis

Summary

This quote suggests that using deterministic methods to generate random numbers is inherently wrong or sinful. In the context of randomness, a deterministic approach implies that every outcome is ultimately predetermined and predictable. Randomness, on the other hand, refers to the absence of order or predictability. Therefore, the quote highlights the contradiction in attempting to create randomness through deterministic means, emphasizing the fundamental inability to achieve true randomness in such a manner.

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By John von Neumann

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