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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan (www.newscientist.com)

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[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days 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

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[–] kalpol@lemm.ee 6 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.

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