fermi estimation

Measuring the Economics of Skyrim

Recently, I’ve started on a new play-through of Skyrim, the excellent 2011 game that is the most recent single player...

How Many Cups Does Starbucks Use In A Day?

Like many people across the world, I like to start my day by drinking several cups of roasted bean broth...

How Many Miles Will You Scroll?

It may seem hard to believe, but at one point in time, there was no scrolling on the internet. Instead,...

How Many Murderers Will You Walk Past?

Note: the below is an exercise in Fermi estimation, which is a great way of making accurate, if not precise,...