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Comment author: edanm 16 February 2015 12:58:02PM 9 points [-]

I remembered it too. Found the quote you're referring to, I think:

"He ran a quick self-predictive model. There was a ninety-three per cent chance that he’d give in, after a kilotau spent agonising over the decision. It hardly seemed fair to keep Karpal waiting that long."

Egan, Greg (2010-12-30). Diaspora (Kindle Locations 3127-3129). Orion. Kindle Edition.

Comment author: philh 16 February 2015 01:37:17PM 0 points [-]

Thank you!