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Comment by Dylan16807

1 year ago

Yes. It doesn't change the output, so it is a correct optimization.

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danielmarkbruce  1 year ago

Except it's being used in a situation where correctness isn't important. A close approximation is more than fine. In fact, an approximation might be better because it's more generalizable.

Hence, it's a bs thing to say. And it sounds clever - the worst type of bs.

  • Dylan16807  1 year ago

    Keeping the same results is playing it safe. Not BS.

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