Sunday, July 09, 2006

The Signed Integer Theory

Here is another of my theories. Will keep it simple.

The signed integer dataype in C provides a valueable insight into how people behave to situations of pain, stress and emotional distress.

A signed int has the limits of -32768 to 32767. So if:

int i = 100;
i = i+1;

The new value of 'i' is 101.

Consider 'i' to be at 32766.

i = i + 1;

Value of 'i' = 32767;

i = i + 1;

New value of 'i' = ? Its -32768. When 'i' hits the limit of its datatype, it simply convolutes back from the other side of the limit.

i = i + 1;

Value of 'i' = -32767.

And thus, it goes in loops.

Humans deal with trauma in a similar way. Each one has an individual threshold. Once the accumulated stress reaches the limit, a person simply snaps. Anymore stress just becomes a big joke to him. He is on the 'other side'. Completely de-stressed.