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Monkeys given infinite time would probably get carpal tunnel or form a labor union before typing out Shakespeare. (lemmy.world)
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[–] Kushia@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Even if you weren't working in infinites, I bet the monkeys would eventually figure out that they can hold out for more banannas if we want them to keep typing.

The average person in this situation though I'd have less faith in. Instead, they'll rally around their master and beat the other humans for not typing at the same pace as them.