Is There a Unified Theory of Mathematics?

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The discussion centers on the quest for a unified theory of mathematics that encompasses everything from basic arithmetic to complex algebraic equations. The aim is to find a single expression or framework that can be applied universally to everyday mathematical functions. The conversation highlights the belief that such a comprehensive theory may exist and is potentially waiting to be discovered or articulated by someone knowledgeable in the field. The mention of "42" humorously references a popular cultural notion of a singular answer to complex questions, emphasizing the search for simplicity in the vastness of mathematical concepts.
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I'm seeking one single theory that ties in all mathematics together, ranging from simple artimetic to complex algebraic equations, which can be used universally for all applications - well, let me amend that: at least for common everyday functions. I'm certain there's one individual out there who's developed this singular expression and is just waiting for someone like me to ask for it.
 
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Thread 'Area of Overlapping Squares'

Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
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