Puzzle of the Infinite Regress

The Puzzle of the Infinite Regress is a mind-bending conundrum devised by the Committee of Conundrums. It has been solved by only 4 people in the world, and all of them have since gone mad.

Here's how to try and solve it:

• Start with the number 1.
• Double it.
• Double it again.
• And then double it once more.
• And then...

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A warning to all who dare to attempt this puzzle: You may experience:

• Time dilation.
• Space-time continuum disruptions.
• Loss of sanity.
• Temporary blindness to the concept of numbers.