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1. etiennebausson · 1790230765 · focus · HN ↗

   I'm a bit curious about the rationale behind splitting the category by gender for rubik's cube. Is there a difference in dexterity to justify it?

   Sound about as useful as splitting rubik's cube champion by weight class.

   Video looks impressive, though the resources poured into that training seems excessive to me. Maybe I'm too poor and don't understand how rich people raise their kids?

   1. _ink_ · 1790231871 · focus · HN ↗

      I was surprised, too, and looked it up. WCA officially doesn't differentiate. The human World Record is 3.51 currently held by a Yiheng Wang (male). So there is quite a gap to the new record by Lian Yunzh. But if she continues like that, I think we will find out soon whether there are any biologic reasons for the gap or if it is just because there are many more males into that kind of thing.

      1. ErroneousBosh · 1790235625 · focus · HN ↗

         > or if it is just because there are many more males into that kind of thing.

         Women "trail behind" men in things like speedcubing, e-sports and so on, and I've always felt that it's simply because they've got better things to do with their time.

         1. _ink_ · 1790238462 · focus · HN ↗

            That feels unnecessary judgemental. If you enjoy a thing, I think that's a great way to spent your time.

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