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Incredible ! a great argument for GPS.Bystander 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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1oldman2 said:
unfortunately didn't exist in 1923
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True, the satellite fleet was in its "infancy" in those days.davenn said:unfortunately didn't exist in 1923
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1oldman2 said:True, the satellite fleet was in its "infancy" in those days.
as in didn't exist
( no satellites) don't forget that sputnik didn't go up till 1957, 2 yrs before I was born- #125
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Aw, I saw this on another forum just now and was going to post it here, but you beat me to it!DrClaude said:
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I finally found out why philosophy is forbidden on PF:
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Never mind Schrödinger's cat, have you seen Heisenberg's? I'm not sure...
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How to define
$$ \left. \frac{d}{d\, x} \right|_{x=0} \; |x| $$
$$ \left. \frac{d}{d\, x} \right|_{x=0} \; |x| $$
Economist: Silly question: ##0##.
Mathematician: Can't be done at all.
Engineer: Obviously ##1##. The real world is positive.
Physicist: Looks like an entanglement of ##|-1\rangle## and ##|+1\rangle##
Crackpot: ##-\frac{1}{12}##
Mathematician: Can't be done at all.
Engineer: Obviously ##1##. The real world is positive.
Physicist: Looks like an entanglement of ##|-1\rangle## and ##|+1\rangle##
Crackpot: ##-\frac{1}{12}##
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Experienced engineer: 2. We need some safety margin.
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And an old joke from Futurama...
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Hehe, I just saw this joke by chance...
EDIT: And another...
EDIT: And another...
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Ok, the last one for today from me...
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I fixed the Venn diagrams.
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What are overlapping circles, that are not a diagram?
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