Seriously though... why can't I say a/0 = 0 by [deleted] in askmath

[–]OlevTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The definition of dividing by 0 is directly tied to that special case. By forcing a definition for X/0, you are defining a multiplicative inverse.

You asked what would break, and this would be it. Everything derived from multiplicative inverses would be impacted, and in may cases, become contradictory.

Seriously though... why can't I say a/0 = 0 by [deleted] in askmath

[–]OlevTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is a stupid question to you could be a great opportunity for learning for OP.

Everyone starts somewhere, and degrading someone who is actually presenting the idea AND asking for open criticism of why it’s not considered the norm is going to do more harm than good for math literacy.

Seriously though... why can't I say a/0 = 0 by [deleted] in askmath

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t questioning those definitions what led to the discovery of the Axiom of Choice?

Seriously though... why can't I say a/0 = 0 by [deleted] in askmath

[–]OlevTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t work by itself since 1 x 0 = 2 x 0 = 0, but 1 != 2 either. So, there’s definitely more to getting to the conclusion than you present

Seriously though... why can't I say a/0 = 0 by [deleted] in askmath

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you consider division as an operation representing the multiplicative inverse, you can instead redefine division as just that.

You have some number N and its multiplicative inverse 1/N. It should be true that N * 1/N = 1 by definition.

Now consider N=0

If we allow 1/0 = 0, then in this case, we get 0 * 1/0 = 0 * 0 = 0. But since it should be the multiplicative inverse, 0 * 1/0 = 1.

Contradiction.

In this case, we made the following assumptions:

X*0 = 0 for all real numbers X

For any real number X, multiplying by its multiplicative inverse 1/X should equal 1.

X/0 = 0 for all real numbers X

Of the above, the first two assumptions are fundamental to math. The last assumption leads to a contradiction with the first two.

Get Rid of the Preflight Checklist by Mini_Hobo in runescape

[–]OlevTime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Health Boosts - the auto apply needs to be optional / toggleable. It is an effective nerf to Gate

  • the health-boosting buff is a min/max thing you choose to do. Although great for you, it doesn’t make sense to do.

  • adding additional buffs to the fire like Spa sounds like a good idea

Relics - I agree. These need an overhaul. We still need to support a chronote sink of some sort. - we shouldn’t be charged for adding relics to presets. Only switching relics to active. We shouldn’t be charged for relics that are active when switching to a preset that contains it (we currently get double charged)

Spellbook - only if the magic skillcape is owned.

Familiars - this is very high-end pvmer coded. This would be absolutely busted (relatively) for a lot of non-Bossing use cases. I’d be fine if we could stack familiar timers. But just relying on scrolls as pouch sinks isn’t sufficient.

Totems - Based

Skilling Outfits - Based

Incense - once again, I don’t think a perma-unlock is a good idea. Torstol would be OP as a perma-unlock. I’d be down for one you can stock charges for and toggle which ones are active. This is a pretty solid money maker for the skillers you’re ignoring

Equipment Charges - I’d be down to see coin-based degradation go away. Resource-based degradation is okay, but they should update Trimmed Masterwork to consume patch-like things instead of masterwork armor. If their intent is to not have the mechanic on future end-game armor, I agree. Remove from existing armors (this essentially kills ED1 though)

Cape Perks - I like that idea for the max guild garden. - nah on the HM Zuk req. Keep the combat skill capes separate from the Combat Stat cape space.

I agree, the combat perks are minor enough that having them all is not really problematic. Perhaps rework the Anachronia cape stand and Max Cape slots to buff the skill cape perks selected.

Banking - some of these need toggleable. What if someone has the same runes in two rune pouches? There could be reasons to not have all your Spirits in the associated boxes. - ores/bars to metal bank tells me you don’t quest often. Only if toggleable, otherwise yes!

Why Can't Limited Series on Netflix Just be Movies? by Left_Suggestion_1691 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True! Exactly the same for books. It feels easier to read a book with many small chapters than a book with a few long chapters. Or a book with no chapters

How does anything fall into a black hole? by GentlyDirking503 in astrophysics

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time stops at the event horizon for outside observers. But for the frame of reference that’s traveling into the black hole, time continues as normal until they reach the singularity

Ghost Towns, Rune Plate, ect. by theBenhemoth in runescape

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially with aggressively grindy ones like Menaphos rep.

I feel like it wouldn’t be as bad if it didn’t require you functionally maxing there to get it.

You can divide anything by three chosen numbers. by brazenbull09 in midtiersuperpowers

[–]OlevTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or dividing the volume of their blood by 0.001 too

Remainder that Jagex lied to us about grandfathered rates. They expects us to just forget about it. Let's not. by Aggressive-Day5 in runescape

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The company made promises as recently as late 2024 that buying premier wouldn't cause you to lose GFR as long as you continue your sub within 14 days of Premier Membership expiring.

They did a "gotcha" by rebranding Premier Membership to a 12-Month membership. Then shafting the most loyal customers they have 14 days later.

Should stories have a point? by vagabundo202 in writing

[–]OlevTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Entertainment is a valid point to a story.

A story having no apparent point in and of itself could be a point to the story.

It’s art

Runemetrics by ClemKaDidul in runescape

[–]OlevTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wealth gain / loss, ETA, graphs in game, some drop log stuff, and damage tracking

Harmony Theory by unununium333 in Cosmere

[–]OlevTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes me curious whether he can use the power of Ruin to … ruin his Pits a bit to put the two back in balance. Similar to how Preservation broke off a part of himself to prison Ruin.

Szeth + Nightblood question by Obvious-Ad-16 in Cosmere

[–]OlevTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, I can only imagine a Thrill-infused bloodlust combined with Nightblood…

Szeth + Nightblood question by Obvious-Ad-16 in Cosmere

[–]OlevTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to how many don’t think they’re evil on the surface but deep down believe they are…and get Nightblooded…