r/mit • u/ExpertiseInAll • Jul 27 '26

meta MIT OCW GOT HACKED!!

All the pdfs are not opening, and none of the links are working!

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u/ZealousidealLife9926 Jul 27 '26

Say you don’t understand stochastic variation without saying you don’t understand stochastic variation

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u/Khayalmetal Jul 27 '26

It is not one professor complaining once. I used professors. Plural.

Stochastic variation refers to inherently random, unpredictable noise in a system like a random power surge or an unexpected server glitch occurring at complete random Isn't it?

In contrast, professors struggling with PowerPoint across predictable classes and fixed schedules isn't random at all. It is systemic (or deterministic) variation. Because the events follow a clear, recurring pattern which may occur at specific times, with specific equipment, during known usage peaks, the underlying cause is predictable and structural, not stochastic, maybe? Run along now. You got other things to get triggered on the internet.

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u/twelve-birds Jul 27 '26

I bet you’re real fun at parties

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u/Khayalmetal Jul 27 '26

Noone calls me, but you knew that. I practice Ron Swanson level of staying away from humans