Quote by Sir Arthur Eddington, "In the Na

If an army of monkeys were strumming on typewriters, they might write all the books in the British Museum.

If an army of monkeys were strumming on typewriters, they mi

Summary

This quote is often used to illustrate the concept of probability and infinity. It suggests that even though the chances are immensely unlikely, given enough time and repetition, any event is theoretically possible. In this case, if monkeys were randomly hitting typewriter keys, there is a chance they could eventually produce all the books in the British Museum. It highlights the idea that even the most improbable outcomes can occur given an infinite or lengthy timeframe.

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By Sir Arthur Eddington, "In the Na

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