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▲ foxfired 3 hours ago

- Would you like to get paid a million dollars right now, or get paid a penny today that doubles everyday for 30 days.

- hmmm, why 30 days? Make it 60 days and I'll take the penny.

The effort needed to double everyday, or month is realistic at first. But then you can't just keep doubling without swallowing the universe along the way.

▲thierrydamiba 3 hours ago | parent [-]

The answer is ~5 million in case you’re curious how much the penny is worth after 30 days of doubling.

~5 quadrillion after 60

▲hinkley 2 hours ago | parent [-]

You could in theory be responsible for the destruction of the entire solar system in order to pay you. Sit on your throne atop a mountain of skulls and weep.

▲scottyah 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The mountain here is paperclips

▲zamadatix 6 minutes ago | parent [-]

For anyone that hasn't seen the game https://www.decisionproblem.com/paperclips/