Who is this celebrity mathematician?

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The celebrity mathematician referred to as "DD" in the discussion is identified as David Deutsch, a renowned quantum physicist known for his contributions to the field. Participants express surprise at his fame and discuss their encounters with his work, including his talks and books. The conversation also humorously touches on misunderstandings of the initials "DD," with one user jokingly claiming the title for themselves as "Danny Danger." Overall, the discussion highlights the recognition of Deutsch's impact in the scientific community.

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So I'm curious... :o Who is this celebrity mathematician I have seen referred to as DD?
 
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Donald Duck?

Ooops... sorry. Forgot that this isn't the Disney thread.

Zz.
 
Evo's boyfriend?
 
My dream man, always to be just a dream.

DD is probably the famous quantum physicist David Deutsch.
 
What! David Deutsch? He's— famous! I saw him talk and I saw his book! I thought Evo's "dream man" was just "some quantum physicist"

(Haha, how pathetic "I saw him once!")
 
Mk said:
What! David Deutsch? He's— famous! I saw him talk and I saw his book! I thought Evo's "dream man" was just "some quantum physicist"

(Haha, how pathetic "I saw him once!")
Don't rub it in.
 
Evo said:
Don't rub it in.
Uh! ok? You didn't see him once did you?
 
Mk said:
Uh! ok? You didn't see him once did you?
Not in person.
 
Evo said:
Not in person.

You did see him in a parallel universe.
 
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Hmmm... am I going to have to launch a lawsuit? Around here, DD is me... Danny Danger. Given that I have no math ability, though, I suppose that there's no possibility of us being mistaken for each other.
 
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Danger said:
Hmmm... am I going to have to launch a lawsuit? Around here, DD is me... Danny Danger. Given that I have no math ability, though, I suppose that there's no possibility of us being mistaken for each other.

You can't spell Danger without Danny... Oh wait, that's not right...
 
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i thought it was "dear daughter?"
 
  • #14
What has happened to make kaotak's account get disabled?
 
  • #15
I think DD's kind, but I'm not sure..
 

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