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by version_five 1126 days ago
Very well explained, that made it click for me, thanks!
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Even simpler, every time you sample random you get the same number of bits of entropy. Sampling once and then cubing spreads the same entropy bits over the interval. Cubing thrice spreads 3x the entropy into the reachable area. Thus you know this guy is doing no net favor to the world.