The unit of bogosity. Abbreviated µL
or mL in ASCII Consensus is that this is the largest unit practical for
everyday use. The microLenat, originally invented by David Jefferson, was
promulgated as an attack against noted computer scientist Doug Lenat by a
tenured graduate student at CMU. Doug had failed
the student on an important exam because the student gave only AI is
bogus
as his answer to the questions. The slur is generally
considered unmerited, but it has become a running gag nevertheless. Some
of Doug's friends argue that of course a microLenat is
bogus, since it is only one millionth of a Lenat. Others have suggested
that the unit should be redesignated after the grad student, as the
microReid.