1.5 is the Midpoint Between 0 and Infinity

1.5 is the Midpoint Between 0 and Infinity

Explore the intriguing concept of finding the midpoint between 0 and infinity in this 24-minute conference talk from RubyConf 2022. Delve into the unique perspective of a Ruby developer as you learn about the binary search algorithm, IEEE 754 floating-point numbers, and the clever trick Ruby employs to perform binary search on floating-point ranges. Discover why 1.5 is considered the midpoint in Ruby programming and gain insights into the intersection of mathematics, philosophy, and software development.