The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why does the US give such long prison sentences, such as 200 years, when no one can live that long?
But isn't it pointless to give a sentence that is longer than a person's lifespan?
It may seem that way, but these sentences also serve as a form of deterrence for potential offenders. Additionally, it ensures that the offender is punished for the gravity of their crime, even if they die in prison before serving the full sentence.