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neutrino
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...the XKCD way.
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Is String Theory Explained in an XKCD Comic?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the humorous portrayal of string theory in an XKCD comic, exploring the comic's wit and appeal among participants. The conversation is light-hearted and focuses on the enjoyment derived from the comic rather than a technical analysis of string theory itself.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express their amusement at the XKCD comic, indicating that humor can effectively convey complex concepts like string theory.
- Others share their appreciation for XKCD as a witty comic strip, suggesting it resonates well with those familiar with technical subjects.
- A few participants reference specific XKCD comics related to Unix-based operating systems, indicating a broader enjoyment of the comic's humor beyond just string theory.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the humor and appeal of XKCD comics, but there is no substantive discussion or disagreement regarding the content of string theory itself.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks technical depth regarding string theory and does not address any specific scientific claims or theories. It remains focused on the comedic aspect of the comic.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in the intersection of humor and science, particularly those who enjoy comic strips like XKCD and have a background in physics or related fields.
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Blahness
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*walks in*
...Okay.
...*falls on floor laughing**walks out laughing*
</actions>
...Okay.
...*falls on floor laughing**walks out laughing*
</actions>
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Danger
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Sometimes simple is best. That's freakin' hilarious.
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siddharth
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Totally Awesome
xkcd is fantastic. It's the easily the wittiest comic strip I've read.
For all you unix based OS users, here's one I enjoyed.
http://www.xkcd.com/c149.html
xkcd is fantastic. It's the easily the wittiest comic strip I've read.
For all you unix based OS users, here's one I enjoyed.
http://www.xkcd.com/c149.html
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Gelsamel Epsilon
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xkcd is the best!
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neutrino
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sudo is that that the 'sandwich'?siddharth said:
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Rach3
siddharth said:
What, no password prompt?
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