infinite monkey theorem
humorously stated theorem that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will surely type a given text, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare.
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infinite monkey theorem
Summary
infinite monkey theorem is a theorem[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,231 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- infinite monkey theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].
- monkey is named after infinite monkey theorem[4].
- infinity is named after infinite monkey theorem[5].
- infinite monkey theorem is part of list of theorems[6].
- infinite monkey theorem's said to be the same as is recorded as Borel paradox[7].
- infinite monkey theorem's studied by is recorded as probability theory[8].
- infinite monkey theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[9].
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Definition and Type
infinite monkey theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].
Origins
Things named after include monkey[4], an organisms known by a particular common name[10] and infinity[5], a mathematical concept[11].
Use and Application
infinite monkey theorem is part of list of theorems[6].
Why It Matters
infinite monkey theorem ranks in the top 1% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,231 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]