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		mensetmanusman 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Universe expected to decay in 10⁷⁸ years, much soo... What’s it called when the exponent is off by an order of magnitude, ha..

simpaticoder 8 months ago [–]

OOM off by one OOM is 10^10, so its a factor of 10 billion.

mensetmanusman 8 months ago | [–]

Yes, but I want a new term that emphasizes how far off it is. Order of magnitude changes are hugely impactful in all areas of life. OOM changes in the OOM is probably inconceivable to the human mind.

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