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If it only wasn't so true! That basically describes what happens between school and university!scottdave said:
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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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I am taking a Python for analytics MicroMasters course through edX and Georgia Tech. The cartoon is an obvious exaggeration, but there are times when I'm watching the lessons, thinking "This is simple". Then I get the homework and ... "Whoa! Where did this come from?"fresh_42 said:
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You could do similar for Bayes. "My a posteriori confidence that Bayes was born in 1701 is around 30%."
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I'm not sure Schrödinger was born, and I'm very uncertain about Heisenberg's birthday.
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The identity uncertainty: EVERYONE ALIVE WAS BORN[/size] (sorry, only works in caps)
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The Alexandroff compactification of quantum field theories?mfb said:
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I was thinking "Schrödinger was not Born at all"mfb said:
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And I could have sworn the Bells had been heard not only locally.Ibix said:
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A Glut of Math Jokes
with Bad Drawings.
with Bad Drawings.
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Engineers!
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I see nothing untoward here.fresh_42 said:
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Trouble at the Infinity Bar:
A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...never to return!
...return;
...return;
...return
...return;
return.
A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...A recursive function walks into a bar;
...never to return!
...return;
...return;
...return
...return;
return.
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davenn said:
The photographer's shadow, distorted by the wide-angle lens, looks like a normal human except four or five meters tall. Clearly an alien.
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And the alien's shadow compared to the lander's definitely proves there ARE multiple dimensions!
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No, it proves the Moon landing was flat.
Did I get that right?
Did I get that right?
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You missed out how evolution was faked on a Hollywood sound stage.mfb said:
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Beyond a "shadow of a doubt"!
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I put this in the "science jokes" forum, but it could just as well apply to mathematics or even engineering.
(Source: http://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/proof)
(Source: http://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/proof)
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A fencing instructor named Fisk
Had an action incredibly brisk
So fast was his action
The Fitzgerald contraction
Foreshortened his foil to a disc
Had an action incredibly brisk
So fast was his action
The Fitzgerald contraction
Foreshortened his foil to a disc