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Reminds me of when I was like 13 and learned about CRC codes for the first time. Infinite compression here we come! Just calculate the 32bit CRC code for say 64
by magicalhippo 2y ago
Reminds me of when I was like 13 and learned about CRC codes for the first time. Infinite compression here we come! Just calculate the 32bit CRC code for say 64 bits, transmit the CRC, then on the other hand just loop over all possible 64 bit numbers until you got the same CRC. So brilliant! Why wasn't this already used?!
Of course, the downsides became apparent once the euphoria had faded.
- _factor 2y agoEven better, take a physical object and slice it precisely in a ratio that contains your data in the fraction!
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- lxgr 2y agoVery relatable! "If this MD5 hash uniquely identifies that entire movie, why would anyone need to ever send the actual... Oh, I get it." Arguably the cruelest implication of the pigeonhole principle.