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Filip Larsen said:Nice, but not very deep. Seems a bit like the initially surprising statement that pi (if it proves to be a normal number) contains the total sum of all human knowledge encoded in it digits, including complete video footage of every single humans life, whether dead, living or yet to be born, and interesting stuff like the list of lotto numbers in all times and a very detailed and accurate account of what happened to all your socks that went missing over the years. Its all there, tucked in between some fragments of noise.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_number
Takes one to know onemicromass said:To be fair, pi has not yet been proved normal.
Ryan_m_b said:Takes one to know one
Tupper's self-referential formula is a mathematical formula created by Jeff Tupper that can plot itself on a graph. It is a two-dimensional representation of a single formula that contains all the information needed to draw itself, making it a self-referential object.
Tupper's self-referential formula uses a combination of mathematical properties and graphical techniques to create a pixelated image of itself on a graph. The formula is designed to generate a binary pattern that can be interpreted as a simple black-and-white image.
Tupper's self-referential formula is significant because it demonstrates the power and complexity of mathematical concepts. It also challenges our understanding of self-reference and the relationship between mathematics and art.
Yes, Tupper's self-referential formula can be adapted to plot other mathematical equations and functions. This opens up possibilities for creating self-referential images and patterns in various fields, including computer science and art.
Tupper's self-referential formula may not have any direct practical applications, but it has sparked interest and curiosity in the fields of mathematics, computer science, and art. It also serves as a reminder of the infinite possibilities and beauty of mathematics.