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2048 — the cult mobile game
The game '2048' by Gabriele Cirulli (2014) went viral within 3 days of release. The simple mechanic — combining matching powers of two — captivated millions. Top players reached 131,072 in a single game.
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2048 = 2¹¹ — a power of two
2048 = 2¹¹ is an important number in computer science. File sizes, memory and network packets are measured in powers of two. RSA-2048 key is the standard for secure encryption with a 617-digit number.
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Year 2048 — forecasts for humanity
Year 2048 is a popular point in futurological forecasts. By this year, according to estimates, the world population will reach 9.5 billion, AI will surpass humans in most cognitive tasks, and sea levels will rise by 20–30 cm.
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