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The End of the World

In: The Tower of Hanoi – Myths and Maths

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  • Andreas M. Hinz

    (LMU München, Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, Institut für Mathematik)

  • Sandi Klavžar

    (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
    University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

  • Uroš Milutinović

    (University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

  • Ciril Petr

    (University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
    University of Ljubljana, Department of Mathematics)

Abstract

With the theory developed in Chapter 2 it was not very difficult to determine the age of the universe, see Exercise 2.8. Similarly, the time when the end of the universe is to be expected can be computed. The situation with the end of time is more delicate though, especially now that this book has appeared. It cannot be excluded that the Brahmins will be exposed to the book and consequently come to the idea to save some time and use one more peg—the Devil’s one. Luckily for us, the Brahmins are allowed to use only optimal strategies. Since they are men of great honor, we are safe for the time being. But there is a constant danger that the Brahmins or someone else will solve the Frame-Stewart conjecture. Then we might be faced with dramatic events in the history of the universe.

Suggested Citation

  • Andreas M. Hinz & Sandi Klavžar & Uroš Milutinović & Ciril Petr, 2013. "The End of the World," Springer Books, in: The Tower of Hanoi – Myths and Maths, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 261-263, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-0348-0237-6_10
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-0348-0237-6_10
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