What is the difference between ÷ and / in terms of Betti numbers?

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The discussion revolves around the perceived differences between the symbols ÷ and / in the context of Betti numbers, framed humorously within a topological space perspective. Participants engage with the topic in a light-hearted manner, with some expressing confusion and others making jokes.

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  • One participant suggests considering ÷ and / as topological spaces to calculate their Betti numbers and questions how many Betti numbers differ.
  • Several participants indicate that the thread is intended as a joke, with comments about the absurdity of the topic.
  • Some express disbelief that the thread was initiated, with humorous reactions to the title.
  • There are references to confusion regarding the symbols and their meanings, particularly from those unfamiliar with the context.
  • A participant humorously comments on the psychological implications of using brackets in mathematical expressions.

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Participants generally agree that the thread is humorous and not to be taken seriously, but there is no consensus on the actual mathematical implications or interpretations of ÷ and /.

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Some participants express confusion about the symbols and their usage, indicating a lack of clarity in the discussion. The humorous nature of the thread may obscure any serious mathematical discourse.

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So, if we consider ÷ and / as topological spaces (as subsets of [tex]\mathbb{R}^2[/tex]). Then we can calculate the Betti numbers of these spaces. The question is how many Betti numbers of these spaces are actually different from each other...
 
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For people not understanding it: This thread is a joke (: I just wanted to surprise the people who tought it would be just one of these silly threads, about that cursed equation...

Take it lightly :biggrin:
 
I came in here about to launch off on a rant then...

...good recovery!
 
Me too, I couldn't believe micromass would start such a thread!
 
:/

Btw, what does this (:÷) mean?
 
A disgrace micro, a disgrace.
 
I immediately facepalmed when I saw the title of this thread. Where's the Picard facepalm picture when you need it.
 
gb7nash said:
I immediately facepalmed when I saw the title of this thread. Where's the Picard facepalm picture when you need it.

At your service:

[PLAIN]http://scienceblogs.com/sunclipse/picard-facepalm.jpg

:biggrin:
 
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Nope, it was worse than that:

[URL]http://lolpics.se/pics/482.jpg[/URL]
 
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Maybe it was even worse:

181148-triple_facepalm_super.jpg


Ah, allo allo :biggrin:
 
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Ah to hell with it:

[PLAIN]http://chzupnextinsports.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/funny-sports-pictures-quadruple-facepalm.jpg
 
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Now, if even Jesus finds it stupid...

http://myspace.roflposters.com/images/rofl/myspace/1219849361552.jpg.%5Broflposters.com%5D.myspace.jpg
 
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Betti? I preferred Veronica, but then a Jughead can't touch that...

Archie Award for micromass (we're all out of Reggies)
 
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He's lucky, it was nearly a Darwin award for committing PF suicide.
 
  • #16
"Difference between ÷ and /"

The latter is stick.
The first is a stick with two dots above and below it.

Hey, you asked for it.


*cracks up*
 
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FtlIsAwesome said:
*cracks up*

You can get a cream for that...
 
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For everyone who's not following Spiked Math, I have the impression that Mike does follow PF! :biggrin:

415-dear-internet.png
 
  • #19
eh? am i the only one confused about this divide vs. divide divide?

i always used a RPN calculator, so i have no idea what's going on here. (well, a TI briefly for a stats class because it was required.)
 
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hmmm.. the inertia of the brackets lends its weight psychologically to the hidden multiplier, leading to the wrong conclusion.. I shall have to speak to my shaman about this disturbance in the force.. Jar Jar Binks strikes again

1/0 = err
0/1 = 0
1/0 x 0/1 = 1 (which let's 1/0 go free on a technicality)
the above completes my trinary data model
 
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