Is Flex Klien's Prime Squares Birthday a Sign for Math Genius?

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The discussion revolves around the significance of prime squares in relation to dates, particularly focusing on the birthday of Flex Klien and the potential for a designated 'Prime Squares Day.' Participants explore the implications of numerology and mathematical relationships to personal birthdays.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that Flex Klien's birthday, 25/4/1849, can be expressed using prime squares and suggests that this could inspire interest in mathematics.
  • Another participant questions the relevance of the date format, arguing that the year should be considered as 2009 rather than 09, thus challenging the connection to prime squares.
  • A participant shares a personal birthday calculation that results in the number 33, linking it to various mathematical properties and cultural references, including a mention of Jesus and a country code.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the validity of numerological interpretations, suggesting that making connections between numbers and dates may be arbitrary or silly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus among participants. Some find value in the connections between dates and prime squares, while others dismiss these ideas as nonsensical or arbitrary.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on personal interpretations of numerology and mathematical properties, which may vary widely. The discussion includes multiple perspectives on the significance of numbers and their cultural implications.

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I hope this is not patronising but are you aware of the following:
Flex Klien was born 25/4/1849 which is prime squares 5^2/2^2/43^2. He
thought this was a good omen for him to take an interest in
mathematics.
This Saturday is 25/4/09 or 5^2/2^2/3^2 . Is it anybody's birthday?
Can the organisation Physics Forums contact the media and name this day 'Prime
Squares Day?' or something else.
The point of doing this would be to raise the profile of mathematics.
2^2/2^2/3^2 and 3^2/2^2/3^2 has already passed plus it is better to
have 3 different primes.
What do you think?
 
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No, my birthday is on 3³ / 3² :(
 


matqkks said:
I hope this is not patronising but are you aware of the following:
Flex Klien was born 25/4/1849 which is prime squares 5^2/2^2/43^2. He
thought this was a good omen for him to take an interest in
mathematics.
This Saturday is 25/4/09 or 5^2/2^2/3^2 . Is it anybody's birthday?
Can the organisation Physics Forums contact the media and name this day 'Prime
Squares Day?' or something else.
The point of doing this would be to raise the profile of mathematics.
2^2/2^2/3^2 and 3^2/2^2/3^2 has already passed plus it is better to
have 3 different primes.
What do you think?

I think making up number realtions to dates is silly. the year is 2009 not 09 so, it doesn't even relate to the 43^2 that was 1849. so is 09/09/09 also good? and 04/09/09 etc etc etc. Numerology is a little silly imo.
 


If you add all the numbers of my birthday, you get 33. That is the largest positive integer that can not be expressed as a sum of different triangular numbers. Moreover, 332 + 1 = 1090, of which the greatest prime factor is 109. This is more than 33 twice, that cannot be a coincidence.
Moreover, if you calculate dd * mm / 19 * yy, where dd/mm/yy is my birthday, you get 32,... which is also exactly 33 when you round up!

Jesus was allegedly crucified at age 33. It is also the country code of France.
I am afraid to go out on the street now, because I think I might get crucified by a Frenchmen (I heard some reports on the news of people getting stabbed in the back with a knife for no reason at all)!
 


CompuChip said:
If you add all the numbers of my birthday, you get 33. That is the largest positive integer that can not be expressed as a sum of different triangular numbers. Moreover, 332 + 1 = 1090, of which the greatest prime factor is 109. This is more than 33 twice, that cannot be a coincidence.
Moreover, if you calculate dd * mm / 19 * yy, where dd/mm/yy is my birthday, you get 32,... which is also exactly 33 when you round up!

Jesus was allegedly crucified at age 33. It is also the country code of France.
I am afraid to go out on the street now, because I think I might get crucified by a Frenchmen (I heard some reports on the news of people getting stabbed in the back with a knife for no reason at all)!
:smile:
 


CompuChip said:
If you add all the numbers of my birthday, you get 33. That is the largest positive integer that can not be expressed as a sum of different triangular numbers. Moreover, 332 + 1 = 1090, of which the greatest prime factor is 109. This is more than 33 twice, that cannot be a coincidence.
Moreover, if you calculate dd * mm / 19 * yy, where dd/mm/yy is my birthday, you get 32,... which is also exactly 33 when you round up!

Jesus was allegedly crucified at age 33. It is also the country code of France.
I am afraid to go out on the street now, because I think I might get crucified by a Frenchmen (I heard some reports on the news of people getting stabbed in the back with a knife for no reason at all)!

kind of like what i was trying to say, but put so much more elegantly :approve: :smile:
 
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