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This forum discussion centers around a collection of science jokes, particularly those involving mathematics and physics. Notable jokes include a mathematician with a dog and cow discussing knot theory, and a play on Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. The humor often relies on advanced concepts such as the Jones polynomial and topological invariants, showcasing a blend of wit and scientific terminology. The conversation also touches on the cultural significance of these jokes within the scientific community.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of knot theory and the Jones polynomial
- Familiarity with Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
- Basic knowledge of topology and topological invariants
- Awareness of mathematical humor and its conventions
- Explore the concept of knot theory in mathematics
- Learn about the Jones polynomial and its applications
- Study Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics
- Investigate the role of humor in scientific communication
Mathematicians, physicists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor and science will benefit from this discussion.
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Why God never got tenure:Orodruin said:But if it was given by God … who was the peer?
- He had only one major publication.
- It wasn't published in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Some even doubt that he wrote it himself.
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Baluncore
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That was only until his name was placed at the start of the top line.berkeman said:
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Are physics jokes funny?
The answer is relative.
The answer is relative.
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DrClaude
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Can I be pedantic? (As anything stopped me before?)berkeman said:
This is of course only true of the people born at the time (I, for one, am not in this picture).
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Your atoms are...DrClaude said:
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DrClaude
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Who is to say? The Earth gains some 5000 tons of space dust per year.Ibix said:
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I just got this! Also, are sure this is not your door??fresh_42 said:
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I would have pinned that ...pinball1970 said:
... on my door.
(Sorry, it's German and also only understandable for Asterix fans. Maybe some will get the pun and laugh anyway.)
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Mind you, the distance below which billions die is perhaps 3 ticks from the origin.collinsmark said:
This is astronomers we're talking about.
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Schrödinger's dumpster.
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The sad thing is, people thinking these stupid order-of-operations questions are "math."
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gmax137 said:
I found that one hillarious because it is a spoof of the order-of-operations questions. Rather clever actually. The answer really is 5!
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gmax137
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D'oh. Thanks for helping me see!
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