Is it a good idea to get a tattoo of mathematical equations?

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The discussion revolves around the idea of getting a tattoo of Newton's second law, specifically the equation involving partial derivatives. Concerns are raised about the appropriateness of using partial differential symbols instead of ordinary ones, with participants expressing skepticism about the idea of tattooing equations. Many contributors suggest that equations, particularly in tattoo form, may not be a wise choice, labeling them as "silly." Some suggest alternative designs, such as mathematical concepts or artistic representations, rather than literal equations. Overall, the consensus leans towards caution regarding tattoos of equations.
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So this is slightly off topic but still physics related.

I want to get a tattoo of Newton's second law in a few forms on my arm and this is what I've settled on:

\sum{\vec{F}}=\frac{∂\vec{p}}{∂t}=-\nablaφ

The only thing I am a bit worried about, is although I aesthetically like the partial derivative symbolism better am I just a bit worried about having something permanent on my arm that is incorrect. So just as a verification, would it be silly if the partial differential symbols were used in place of the ordinary ones? Thanks guys!
 
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Yes, it looks silly.
 


don't get equations tattooed, ever
 


Ben Niehoff said:
Yes, it looks silly.

genericusrnme said:
don't get equations tattooed, ever

Agreed with both of them
 


you could tatoo yourself with a collection of prime numbers and then when someone asks you could say you're the indivisible man.

if you like the flow of the partial maybe you should look into Tengwar the elven language in the Lord of the Rings. Its cryptic but can be phonetically pronounced and looks cool although perhaps not as a tatoo.
 


jedishrfu said:
you could tattoo yourself with a collection of prime numbers and then when someone asks you could say you're the indivisible man.

Ba doom tish!
 


genericusrnme said:
don't get equations tattooed, ever

Agreed. Equations in particular are just silly, though there is nothing wrong with mathematical concepts in general (I've been working on a design that illustrates a mapping between a simplicial complex and a 2-sphere)
 
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