The Mexican Multiplier Trounces Dr. Evil in Large Number Duel

Agustín Rayo wins over Adam Elga, uses “googol” and a variant of Berry’s paradox in knock-out punch: see here.

Dr. Evil clutched his heart as though it had been pierced by an arrow. Trembling, he fell to his knees on the floor of the crowded stuffy room, all eyes watching him. The Mexican Multiplier threw up his hands in victory, smiling, as Dr. Evil whispered, “I’ve been crushed.” The battle was finally over.

HT: Henri Galinon/Kai von Fintel

One thought on “The Mexican Multiplier Trounces Dr. Evil in Large Number Duel

  1. I’d rather see a duel to try to write the largest numeral on a regular sized chalk board. Now _that_ would take some creativity!

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