Well in that case, life would probably not exist, at least as we understand it.
In fact, one could use the anthropic principle to argue that the fact that things aren't cheaper by the dozen is a critical prerequisite for the development of intelligent life.
Well, you could, but then you can't have fun with the repercussions. ;)
I think I like the sort of answer psychedelicbike was suggesting, below; 12 copies make the universe possible, for some reason... Which stretches "cheaper" to an abusive level, sure, but... "cheaper" as in the universe doesn't need to be rebuilt every time it fails, maybe. ;)
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Date: Friday, 30 May 2008 03:23 pm (UTC)In fact, one could use the anthropic principle to argue that the fact that things aren't cheaper by the dozen is a critical prerequisite for the development of intelligent life.
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Date: Friday, 30 May 2008 07:28 pm (UTC)I think I like the sort of answer