On: How to fit any dataset with a single parameter

[idiotsecant]

First, this is a fun implementation and I love it.

Second, you could as easily embed an infinite size dataset into an infinitely long binary string and say that you've reproduced your dataset with a 'single' parameter! That's sort of what this is doing, with some extra steps.

[hnlmorg → idiotsecant]

This reminds me of the fun thought experiment of using /dev/random as storage. Given an infinite amount of time you'll find every file you need.

[amelius → hnlmorg]

The index might need more bits than the file.

[hnlmorg → amelius]

Considerably more in all probability :)

[kirubakaran → hnlmorg]

Infinite storage, horrendous seek time.

[laumars → idiotsecant]

Your second point is what I first assumed this paper was doing before I read it.

[cobookman → idiotsecant]

Up until ARG_MAX is reached, or you run out of RAM that is... https://serverfault.com/a/844666