At the other end of this room,” the Game Master points out, “is a beautiful,
young, , consenting woman. If you reach her, she will fulfill any and all of your fantasies.”
The mathematician and engineer both look at each other with excitement.
“The only rule is that each step you take toward the bed can only be half the size of the last step.”
The mathematician studies the situation for a moment, frowns, and then remarks, “Oh forget it! I know how this one ends. I’m going home.”
The Engineer also studies the situation, grins, and then begins walking toward the woman.
“Didn’t you hear me!” shouts the Mathematician. “It’s a mathematical certainty you’ll never reach her!”
“Perhaps you’re right,” he says. “But soon I’ll be close enough that for all practical purposes, it won’t matter!”
