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We now have a measure of the complexity of a figure in terms of the number of
statements , that is the amount of information , that is required to specify the
shape the figure makes . Our minimal figure of a dot requires a single statement ,
while ...
We now have a measure of the complexity of a figure in terms of the number of
statements , that is the amount of information , that is required to specify the
shape the figure makes . Our minimal figure of a dot requires a single statement ,
while ...
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Now , absolutely any real - world system of shapes shows increasing order , as
measured by the number of statements required adequately to specify it , if an
ever - more ... of every dot in a random array , if you care to measure them in .
Now , absolutely any real - world system of shapes shows increasing order , as
measured by the number of statements required adequately to specify it , if an
ever - more ... of every dot in a random array , if you care to measure them in .
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Comparison is based on distinctions of similarity and difference , and , therefore ,
any measure used in comparison should be ... Therefore , it is through explicit
measures of affinity between design systems that we may have some hope of
both ...
Comparison is based on distinctions of similarity and difference , and , therefore ,
any measure used in comparison should be ... Therefore , it is through explicit
measures of affinity between design systems that we may have some hope of
both ...
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