Please Stop: The Mathematical Mansplainer Starter Pack

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Please Stop: The Mathematical Mansplainer Starter Pack

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The mathematical equivalent of mansplaining has entered the chat! Every math class has that person who interrupts with "well, technically..." only to spout half-baked mathematical "facts" that make real mathematicians want to divide by zero on purpose.

From claiming the square root of 4 is only 2 (forgetting the negative), to misunderstanding infinite series, to making bizarre claims about π—these are the people who confidently raise their hand to "correct" the professor and make everyone's brain hurt.

Next time someone tries to explain that "there are more rational numbers than integers" at a party, just hand them this starter pack and back away slowly. Your sanity will thank you!

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