Ever try explaining your day to someone who doesn't speak math? The husband's response is brilliant! 2^N (the power set) versus the natural numbers (N₁, N₂, etc.) - basically saying "my day contained EVERY POSSIBLE COMBINATION of problems!" The power set of N elements has 2^N members, which grows exponentially faster than just counting numbers. Translation: "My day wasn't just bad... it was COMBINATORIALLY CATASTROPHIC!" No wonder mathematicians have trouble with small talk at parties!
Power Set Problems: A Mathematician's Terrible Day
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