my regular mistake is that...

[juan_gandhi]

I assume that there is an infinite number of integer numbers, while for most of programmers in this world and age there are either 2^16, or 2^32, or 2^64 of them. Tastes may vary. Of course the generations of 2^16 numbers will retire soon; new generations are sure that there are 2^32 integer numbers and 2^64 "long" numbers. They'll go too; but while they are here, it is really hard to talk to them. We are in different universes.

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[ivan-gandhi.livejournal.com]

I see your point. My view is different. I do not think that, since the world is finite, there is only a limited finite number of all possible states.

But... suppose we accept your model. What kind of numbers would you use to ensure finiteness? Is there such a model? Say, we consider all numbers as being module 2^270. No, it won't work. NSA? There is a finite number of elements, but there is no limit. Any ideas?