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Which is more: a) the number of stars in our galaxy, or b) the number of grains of sand that will fit in a 5 gallon bucket. How do you estimate both (a) and (b) using reasonable assumptions that a normal lay-person could verify/agree-with?
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Interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm

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Dec 24, 2014

Which is more: a) the number of stars in our galaxy, or b) the number of grains of sand that will fit in a 5 gallon bucket. How do you estimate both (a) and (b) using reasonable assumptions that a normal lay-person could verify/agree-with?

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