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[–] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, well, I see that but don't BELIEVE it. Believing is truer than either seeing or thinking. Checkmate, the ball's in your court, genius.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    The universe is just fascinating, isn't it?

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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    This post kills brain cells

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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    This is kind of what math proofs feel like sometimes.

    Here's a real sketch of the proof that sqrt(2) is irrational.

    Assume this number is rational, but since it can't actually be, it must not be rational.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago

    Yet another amazing and stupid thing our brains can and will do

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    [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    I knew there was a reason. Thanks.

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