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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan (www.newscientist.com)
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[–] salmoura@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 6 days ago

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

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] kalpol@lemm.ee 6 points 6 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.