Caltech class sizes and the "Rule of 150"

<p>Sure, but why? I’ve heard about it through the book also, but is there a reason for it to be so, beyond merely empirical observation?</p>

<p>Again, I’m sure anyone can think of a lot of counterexamples. Even Caltech Houses, which all have less than 150 members each, don’t exactly fit with his definition.</p>