A Change of Plan - Lauren Ipsum: A Story About Computer Science and Other Improbable Things - page 86

“Obviously, the problem isn't shape or size—the problem is that they are hollow inside !”
said Bruto. “We need to fill up the insides with brick, too. It's only logical.”
“ You're right, Bruto! ” said one worker.
“ That's why you're the boss ,” said another.
“But I've seen hollow towers,” said Laurie. “They've been built before.”
“How do you know they won't fall down eventually? The evidence is very clear,” said Bruto.
“ Yes, very clear ,” the other workers agreed, nodding to each other.
“But I—”
“No, I've made up my mind,” Bruto said. “The tower must be solid. In fact,” he said, looking
at the pile, “we're going to build a pyramid.”
“A pyramid?!”
“A pyramid can't fall down. It's already fallen down,” explained Bruto. “It's one of the per-
fect solids!”
“ Yes, that's right! ” agreed one worker.
“ Genius! ”
“ It's just a matter of more work and more materials. ”
“Okay! We have a plan,” said Bruto. “Everyone, let's get to work! Send Winsome my apolo-
gies, girlie, and tell her that we need more time to get it right.”
Some people can't be argued with. As Laurie and Xor set out for the Doppelganger , Bruto
and his team were busy writing out the instructions for his PYRAMID, brick by brick by
brick.