Astronomical Numbers
There are 10^11 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it’s only a hundred billion. It’s less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers.
- Richard Feynman
Source: Unsure, but perhaps Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Tags: Astronomical Numbers, Economy, Quotes, Richard Feynman
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September 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Moore’s law in full effect & a stab at our government at the same time!