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if you don't think of ice cream anymore when you hear someone say, "(a variable) over pi"
You're too much of a mathematician if
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The discussion humorously explores the traits and behaviors that signify someone is "too much of a mathematician." Participants share amusing examples, such as finding humor in mathematical concepts like "epsilon < 0," using terms like "trivial" or "evident" excessively, and the ability to distinguish between a doughnut and a coffee mug. The conversation includes playful references to mathematical jargon infiltrating everyday language, such as starting arguments with "For all x such that..." and using precise mathematical terms where ordinary words fall short. The thread also touches on the quirks of mathematicians, such as their tendency to express complex ideas in simple terms, leading to misunderstandings. Overall, the thread is a light-hearted take on the idiosyncrasies of mathematicians and their unique way of thinking.
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write pi as a infinite series...
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Lisa! said:Oops...no , now that's a real mathematician considring this 1:
You are a mathematician if you say 'A', write 'B' but mean 'C'
What if I say 'A', write 'B' but mean 'A', then I'm too much of a ...?
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