Infinity symbol inside of an absolute value Tattoo

[IanTBlack]

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo. I was considering getting the infinity symbol inside of an absolute value. Or the absolute value of infinity. Whichever you prefer.

How mathematically correct is that? The absolute value of infinity simplified is infinity is it not? Will I completely embarrass myself if I get it. I would be the only who gets it but if I were to show my math professor would he laugh?

 

[DaveC426913]

What does the absolute value of infinity mean to you that you would wish to have it emblazoned upon you?

 

[IanTBlack]

Always continue. Or continuance is absolute. Something along those lines.

 

[Mark44]

But it's redundant. \infty is already positive, so |\infty| is the same thing as \infty. If you're going to mark your skin with something fairly permanent, might as well do so with something that has some meaning.

 

[Max™]

[PLAIN]http://news.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/eulers-identity.jpg

 

[Char. Limit]

This conversation makes me want to get a tattoo of the Gamma function...

 

[DaveC426913]

Somehwere here on PF is a guy who wanted a tattoo showing the alignment of the planets on the day of his birth. I whipped up a graphic for him showing it.

 

[GeorginaS]

Somehwere here on PF is a guy who wanted a tattoo showing the alignment of the planets on the day of his birth. I whipped up a graphic for him showing it.

Um. Hrm. D'you suppose that was supposed to be for future reference in case of an astrological-reading emergency and that information wasn't written down elsewhere?

 

[cronxeh]

You should get a tattoo of Picard facepalm moment. Absolute value of infinity! weaksauce

 

[mgb_phys]

Um. Hrm. D'you suppose that was supposed to be for future reference in case of an astrological-reading emergency and that information wasn't written down elsewhere?

Or the pulsar map from the voyager plaque - in case you ever got REALLY lost

 

[dlgoff]

I don't know if chroot ever got one, but here's a thread about it:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=180444"

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

Get a bumper sticker instead. That way, if the absolute value of infinity ever changes, you'll be golden.

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

But it's redundant. \infty is already positive, so |\infty| is the same thing as \infty. If you're going to mark your skin with something fairly permanent, might as well do so with something that has some meaning.

He could get |-\infty|. It's the same thing and it isn't redundant.

 

[TubbaBlubba]

I'm going to get a tattoo of this concept!

 

[VeeEight]

You could get a tattoo of your favourite "proof without words"

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

I'm going to get a tattoo of this concept!

PF has a strict policy against cars that go backwards.

 

[cronxeh]

Couple of suggestions

http://www.cynical-c.com/archives/bloggraphics/thorium.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bgWiJzU03_U/SqZoUpF_gJI/AAAAAAAAAR0/RiyCmRdVLcE/s400/serotonin.jpg
http://www.disgruntled-dutch.com/media/2006/11/takeittux.jpg
Or just an entire periodic table, caffeine molecule or carbon inside theme, BSD daemon tattoo, or some corny line like 'all your base are belong to us' or 'when an irresistable force meets an immovable object', some math formulas, words spelled with chemical names, etc

oh oh.. rock paper scissors lizard spock http://aishahrox.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/rock_paper_scissors_lizard_spock.jpg

 

[~christina~]

The real question is whether or not it will still look appealing when you are 80.

 

[VeeEight]

The real question is whether or not it will still look appealing when you are 80.

Some of these guys are still stayin sexy: http://bgink.com/en/?p=84

 

[leroyjenkens]

I like the discussions people have about getting a tattoo. It's basically "I want to have this image branded on me for the rest of my life"... "Well, maybe not that image exactly, but I do want to deface my skin with something."

 

[nismaratwork]

If you get infinity tattooed... get it as a tramp-stamp. I would die for a woman with the gamma function or delta function as a tramp-stamp.

That being said, tattoos are forever and people always change. That seems to be a contradiction to me.

 

[Max™]

The real question is whether or not it will still look appealing when you are 80.

Just smoke a lot, and become a daredevil, things will work themselves out.

 

[AJ Bentley]

Having a tattoo is a bit like having -Ph.D. after your name.

(Note the negative :-)

 

[IanTBlack]

That's funny haha.

How accurate is the pulsar map on the pioneer plaque?

 

[nismaratwork]

That's funny haha.

How accurate is the pulsar map on the pioneer plaque?

In the most literal sense, it is accurate enough for government work. :)

 

[IanTBlack]

So you're saying I can get lost in the far reaches of space and shabam! I have an accurate map to Earth on my body? Hahahaha

 

[KalamMekhar]

Would you like to get beat up now, or later?

 

[IanTBlack]

Why would that happen?

 

[nismaratwork]

Would you like to get beat up now, or later?

I prefer later...

 

[KalamMekhar]

Tattoos are for sailors and Marines.

 

[nismaratwork]

Tattoos are for sailors and Marines.

That... is a very interesting point of view. I think that tattoos tend to be for any group which seeks to form a lasting bond, or at least evidence of one. Military organizations are not the only ones to conform in this way. Tattoos are also used to separate oneself from a culture, or enter a subculture. There are many reasons to get a tattoo, although I'm not vouching for the wisdom of any of them.

 

[Cyrus]

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Good lord what a horrible tattoo!

 

[Saladsamurai]

Tattoos are for sailors and Marines.

Pretty sure there are many cultures that would disagree with you on that.

Just slayin'

 

[KalamMekhar]

That... is a very interesting point of view. I think that tattoos tend to be for any group which seeks to form a lasting bond, or at least evidence of one. Military organizations are not the only ones to conform in this way. Tattoos are also used to separate oneself from a culture, or enter a subculture. There are many reasons to get a tattoo, although I'm not vouching for the wisdom of any of them.

In otherwords, be "anti."

Ur so kewl wit ur tatz bro, so hardcore and gangsta.

 

[VeeEight]

Good lord what a horrible tattoo!

I know, there's no proof in sight!

 

[nismaratwork]

In otherwords, be "anti."

Ur so kewl wit ur tatz bro, so hardcore and gangsta.

That is the view of one particular culture, where in others it is a matter of fitting in, showing group identity for practical purposes and more. Then, you have cultures and religions which forbid them outright. A social indicator that is universally recognized as merely descriptive within a culture is hardly "anti" that is "pro-social". There can still be an element of "see how cool I am" if your tattoo shows your prowess as a warrior, or some other quality, but that is rarely all.

I would ask you to consider the phenomenon of Yakuza tattoos in Japan, where the custom has a (perceived) spiritual element and... here's the interesting bit... they are made to be hidden. Imagine, you get a massive and painful tattoo that is a genuine work of art, but it is completely unacceptable in every culture but your particular sub genre, and you spend the vast majority of your time hiding it beneath the clothing that IS stereotyped to show "I am Yakuza".

In that case, the tattoo shows a depth of commitment, because now the only society that will accept your markings is the family you've joined, along with the pain, spiritual elements and more. Tattoos can serve as boasts, but also genuine warnings or badges of rank, such as prison tattoos from North America to Russia.