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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan (www.newscientist.com)
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[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Haven't read the article, yet, but this makes me think of the Douglas Adams maths that's only true in restaurants

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Its a fairly meaningless article. Basically Japanese mathematician constructed a theorem, a few other Japanese scientists believe it, and he badmouths everyone else.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

My man was the inspiration for Chidi from The Good Place.

this post was submitted on 06 Jun 2025
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