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    19 hours ago

    For a binary choice where you expect distribution to be relatively similar you can do it with less than 400 while having 95% confidence and 5% margin of error. That’s just statistics and probability.

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        18 hours ago
        1. We are machines made out of meat.
        2. It’s irrelevant if the choice was made at random or if it was based on some deep spiritual insight. We’re measuring outcomes, not the rationale.