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Computer scienceIllustrative example

Synthetic example: why a cache needs a size limit

Human

If a cache makes lookups faster, why not let it keep everything?

Follow-up

So reaching the limit should remove something, rather than refuse every new item?

1 min · 2 human messages
MathematicsIllustrative example

Why can’t we divide by zero?

Human

Why can’t we divide by zero?

Follow-up

But zero divided by zero is different, isn’t it?

1 min · 3 human messages
Economics and financeIllustrative example

Is a paid app always worth more than a free one?

Human

Can something be useful but have a low price, or no price at all?

Follow-up

So how would I decide whether a paid version is worth it?

1 min · 3 human messages