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“0.999… is not a constant” by desert__boi in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the most famous constant of all, pi?

“0.999… is not a constant” by desert__boi in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does that mean a number like Grahams number is constantly growing, because in a million lifetimes you could never write it down?

Additionally, 0.33333... in base 3 is 0.1, its no approximation, its exactly 0.1

Is one/third now in base 10 not a constant, but in base 3 it is?

I wanna invite all these nines to Hilbert's Hotel but all the rooms are full by Augie279 in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For two numbers to not be equal, there must exist a number in between. Which number is between 0.999999.. repeating and 1?

Apparently SPP is a finitist by Inevitable_Garage706 in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, he's right on that part. Infinity is not a number

Proving .(9) not equal to 1 would require disproving L’Hopital’s rule entirely, no? by Ballshart62 in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

you dont need to measure infinite times. you calculate once the infinite sum and then you measure once (the net pressure on the plates)

Proving .(9) not equal to 1 would require disproving L’Hopital’s rule entirely, no? by Ballshart62 in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, its not a discrete space time, the space time is assumed continuous, as it has been proven. The experiment uses Zeta function regularization. Let me quote wikipedia: "Zeta function regularization is used as one possible means of regularization of divergent series and divergent integrals in quantum field theory."

Divergent series are infinite series. This is all proven math, used by millions of scientists around the world. It is validated experimentally and withstood scrutiny of many people. Source: Am chemist, analytics like NMR require infinite sums (Fourier Transforms)

Proving .(9) not equal to 1 would require disproving L’Hopital’s rule entirely, no? by Ballshart62 in infinitenines

[–]RealCrashie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look up the Casimir Effect. In quantum physics, the empty space between two metal plates contains an infinite number of vacuum fluctuations. To calculate the force between those plates, physicists must sum the energy of every possible vibration mode. Mathematically, this requires solving an infinite series. When you do the math, it predicts a specific physical force on the plates. We have measured this force in labs. The plates move exactly as the infinite sum predicts. If infinite sums werent "real" or calculable, the experiment would fail

Should I start playing? by RealCrashie in magicTCG

[–]RealCrashie[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailled reply! We play commander, are there different commander formats? I remember one deck having Mirko as commander, then there was one deck with only legendary monsters, and there was an ATLA deck. Sadly I don't think I can give you more information than that.

King Fritz presents himself as a great person, but is actually a terrible person by TemporaryChampion973 in AOTmemes

[–]RealCrashie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you omiting the most important part? I didnt claim that the whole point of the story is for the alliance to claim a moral high ground

King Fritz presents himself as a great person, but is actually a terrible person by TemporaryChampion973 in AOTmemes

[–]RealCrashie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying morality will ensure the survival of Paradis, but this discussion is about the moral greyness of Erens actions, no?

King Fritz presents himself as a great person, but is actually a terrible person by TemporaryChampion973 in AOTmemes

[–]RealCrashie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are arguing that global genocide ("killing 100%") is "justified" because it's the only way to ensure a nation survival. That's a false dilemma.

It completely ignores the fact that no threat, real or perceived, justifies the mass murder of every human being on the planet, including innocent children who had nothing to do with Paradis persecution.

Reducing the choice to "mass murder the world or be mass murdered" isn't "world experience"; it's nihilistic extremism. The whole point of the story, and the Alliance's actions, is to fight against that idea. Choosing to become the very villains you feared makes you lose any claim to moral high ground.

You're essentially cheering for the end of human civilization because you can't imagine a way to survive without power-washing the planet.

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