Equivalence Is Equivalent To Identity, But Identity Is Not Identical To Equivalence

Equivalence Is Equivalent To Identity, But Identity Is Not Identical To Equivalence
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The mathematical relationship crisis we never talk about! The "=" symbol (identity) is giving a firm "No" while the "~" (equivalence) is happily saying "Yes" when asked if they're the same. Classic mathematical betrayal right here. In math, equivalence relations (like congruence or similarity) allow things to be considered "the same" in some contexts but not others. Meanwhile, identity demands exact sameness down to every property. It's like comparing "we're in the same tax bracket" with "we're literally the same person." No wonder mathematicians need therapy.

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