Going from infinitesimal trust to zero trust requires infinite energy.

2025-02-24 · Bits and Bobs 2/24/25

Going from infinitesimal trust to zero trust requires infinite energy.
- A logarithmic benefit for an exponential cost.
- It turns out that you can go from "a fair bit of trust" to "not that much trust" to "barely any trust at all" quite cheaply!
- It's the very last step that's a doozy.

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