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The notion of random
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RE: The notion of random
You can do it like random.org does: use a natural process that's easily detectable but not easily understandable. Random.org actually collects atmospheric radio noise and uses that as the input into the desired formula. Because atmospheric radio noise is essentially random, and is certainly not predictable to humans, the outputs are essentially random as well.

Of course, if you're not connected to a natural input, you need a pseudorandom number generator. I want to write a lot about this but I am at work so if I get a chance later I will try to help discuss!
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The notion of random - by dyresand - November 29, 2015 at 11:25 pm
RE: The notion of random - by Joods - November 29, 2015 at 11:27 pm
RE: The notion of random - by Alex K - November 30, 2015 at 12:24 am
RE: The notion of random - by robvalue - November 30, 2015 at 3:20 am
RE: The notion of random - by Angrboda - November 30, 2015 at 2:32 pm
RE: The notion of random - by TheRealJoeFish - November 30, 2015 at 3:28 pm
RE: The notion of random - by bennyboy - December 3, 2015 at 11:39 am

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