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When Random Numbers Are Too Random: Low Discrepancy Sequences
(blog.demofox.org)
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this post was submitted on 19 Jan 2024
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7 is the most random number, because when you ask someone to choose a random number between 1 and 10, most people choose 7.
Whenever you need a random number in your code, don’t use rand() or a similar function. Use 7. It’s faster, and it’s the choice of the people.
This seems like you're introducing selection bias. Do you really want laypersons to influence your code? You should poll a representative sample of coders for a random number, and use the mode of that.
Here, I'll start you off: 7
I’m good with that. My current number of upvotes is the most random number, which I also find acceptable.
// guaranteed to be random