Shrek 5: The Mathematical Swampening

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Shrek 5: The Mathematical Swampening

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Somebody once told me math was gonna rule me! The Axiom of Choice is one of the most controversial principles in set theory, allowing mathematicians to select elements from infinite sets simultaneously. Basically, it's like Shrek having the magical power to pick one item from each of infinite swamps without explaining how he did it! Mathematicians either love it or run away screaming - much like villagers reacting to our favorite ogre. Hollywood sequel writers are clearly running out of plot ideas if they're turning to abstract mathematics. What's next? Donkey exploring the Banach-Tarski paradox by duplicating himself into two identical donkeys?

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