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by zkmon 182 days ago
Yes, counting memory bits in my PC doesn't fall into my job. But my question is a bit more fundamental.

Most of these numbers are hierarchical. I do count the memory modules, but not bits. I count apples, but not molecules in them. I try to count a few bright starts in the night sky, but not all stars in the galaxy. I try to stick to traditional non-GM food, which my ancestors ate, instead of counting protein molecules. I try to have childand grand kids, instead trying living eternally through great advances in science.