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Agreed re approximating and use of constants. Admittedly, I haven’t looked into PRNGs much since my numerical analysis college days! On simulation I did once do some work with Monte Carlo using quasi-random sequences (e.g Sobol), which can provide better coverage than pure randomness for certain problems.

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The discussion about AI-driven workforce reductions misses the point entirely: on a macro level the real problem isn’t job losses — it’s the persistent stagnation in productivity growth, particularly in developed economies. Historically, automation has driven significant increases in productivity, which in turn raised living standards and created new industries.

However, recent decades have failed to deliver those gains. Productivity growth in the U.S., for instance, has been below 1% for most of the last 15 years, despite massive advances in technology. Given that AI should be increasing productivity, I tend to think that the actual utility of most of our advances in AI is massively out out of proportion with the reality.

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Practically there's uses in areas like cryptography and simulation where Pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) are used. If the numbers aren't irrational then there may be flaws in the assumptions being used.

Beyond direct application, knowing a number is irrational can be a form of validation for theoretical modelling. If a number arising in a model turns out to be rational, it could mean an unexpected simplicity or symmetry, which is worth exploring further. Conversely, irrationality is often expected in complex systems and may confirm the soundness of a mathematical construct or physical model. I guess a good example of that is the relationship of light spectra and Planks constant.

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