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Math Was Invented By Mathematicians To Stifle Intuition
Math Academia Science
14 days ago 15.8K views 0 shares
Math Was Invented By Mathematicians To Stifle Intuition
Who needs rigorous calculations when your gut says "RED BUTTON GO BRRR"?! That feeling when you've spent years learning complex mathematical methods only to ignore them completely and pick the solution that just *vibes* right. Your professor is somewhere having a nervous breakdown while you're over here solving problems with the scientific method of "this one sparks joy." Pure mathematical anarchy! The formal proof? Trust me bro.

100% Pharmaceutical Research
Medicine Psychology Science
16 days ago 4.6K views 0 shares
100% Pharmaceutical Research
The irony is off the charts! Katie's worried about what's in a scientifically developed vaccine but has zero hesitation snorting mystery powder at a party. The human brain is fascinating - we'll scrutinize medicine developed by thousands of scientists over years, but happily inhale substances from a sketchy source without a second thought. Cognitive dissonance: it's not just a fancy psychology term, it's a lifestyle choice!

How Bad Can It Be?
Physics Science Tech Research
26 days ago 6.8K views 0 shares
How Bad Can It Be?
The ultimate scientific decision-making flowchart! 🤔 If time travelers haven't shown up to prevent your experiment, you're probably fine! This vintage poster from "U.S. Robots & Mechanical Men Inc." is giving major Asimov vibes—you know, the sci-fi author who came up with the Three Laws of Robotics? Just imagine physicists at the Large Hadron Collider checking their doorway for future people before hitting the "on" switch. The perfect justification for that questionable lab procedure your supervisor definitely wouldn't approve of!

The Prime Number Panic Button
Math Science
1 month ago 4.6K views 0 shares
The Prime Number Panic Button
Sweating bullets over a math problem that's literally unsolvable! The number 54557 is actually divisible by 7 (54557 ÷ 7 = 7793.857...), making it definitely NOT prime. But our poor mathematician is faced with two contradictory buttons and has to make a life-or-death decision without a calculator in sight! It's like playing Russian roulette with prime numbers—except both chambers are loaded with mathematical embarrassment. Next time, bring a pencil and paper for the division test, buddy!

Gorsuch In Shambles
Chemistry
2 months ago 6.6K views 0 shares
Gorsuch In Shambles
When you're a Supreme Court Justice but also a chemistry nerd in crisis! The meme shows the dilemma between nitrous oxide (N₂O, laughing gas) and nitrogen oxide (NO, a signaling molecule). The joke hinges on a famous 2022 Supreme Court case where Justice Gorsuch couldn't distinguish between "a" and "the" in a legal text, leading to a controversial ruling. Just like those nearly identical chemical formulas, small differences in wording can have massive consequences—whether you're interpreting the law or mixing chemicals in a lab. One gets you high at the dentist, the other... not so much!

The Introvert's Ethical Dilemma
Engineering Psychology
2 months ago 7.0K views 0 shares
The Introvert's Ethical Dilemma
Behold! The classic trolley problem has mutated into the introvert's worst nightmare! Sure, you could save those poor souls on the track by flipping a switch, but at what cost? SOCIAL INTERACTION! For many engineers, calculating the trajectory of a runaway trolley is child's play compared to the sheer terror of making eye contact with another human being. The laws of physics are predictable; human conversation is quantum chaos! This is why so many of us became engineers in the first place—to avoid these exact scenarios! *nervously adjusts safety goggles*

That's Why Men Tend To Have Shorter Lifespans
Psychology Science Research Biology
2 months ago 7.3K views 0 shares
That's Why Men Tend To Have Shorter Lifespans
Ever wonder why evolution hasn't weeded out the Y chromosome yet? This UVA study shows nearly 70% of men would rather electrocute themselves than sit quietly with their thoughts for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, women clock in at a reasonable 25%. This is basically Darwin's natural selection playing out in real time. The male brain apparently interprets boredom as more threatening than physical pain. No wonder our insurance premiums are higher! Next study idea: measuring how many men would jump off a cliff if you told them there's no Wi-Fi at the bottom.

The Engineer's Material Selection Flowchart
Engineering Materials Academia
3 months ago 7.6K views 0 shares
The Engineer's Material Selection Flowchart
The professor is halfway through saying "material" when the engineering student's hand is already hovering over the big blue "STEEL" button. Because why waste time considering aluminum, composites, or ceramics when you can just default to good ol' reliable steel? The eternal engineering shortcut - if it's not working, use steel. If it's too heavy, use less steel. If it breaks, use more steel. Materials science professors everywhere just felt a disturbance in the force.

Schrödinger's Minesweeper
Math Research Science Tech
3 months ago 17.7K views 0 shares
Schrödinger's Minesweeper
Statistical probability strikes again! This Minesweeper board is the perfect metaphor for scientific research—you can follow every protocol, apply perfect logic, and still end up with a 50/50 guess that blows up your entire experiment. Just like how in this nearly-completed game, you've meticulously cleared most cells using mathematical deduction, but those last few squares are pure probability nightmares with no logical solution. The universe doesn't care about your careful methodology when quantum uncertainty enters the chat. This is basically Schrödinger's Minesweeper—the mine is simultaneously there and not there until you click and collapse the wavefunction of your research career.