How to Prove 1=0, And Other Maths Illusions
In this lecture Professor Hart showed some mathematical illusions: “proofs” that 1 = 0, that fractions don’t exist, and more. There are curious and important implications behind what’s going on. These “proofs” reveal some very common logical slips that can go unnoticed when we are trying to prove more plausible statements. And the stakes are […]
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