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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Reductio ad absurdum Memes

Posts tagged with Reductio ad absurdum

Proof By Contradiction

Math Science Academia
1 year ago 19.7K views 0 shares
Proof By Contradiction
The "proof by contradiction" meme perfectly encapsulates the mathematical technique where you assume something is true to show it leads to an absurdity, thereby proving it false. What makes this hilarious is the self-referential nature—the meme suggests using this technique in real life by saying "Let's assume that was true" to someone's statement, then watching them fumble through explaining their obviously flawed logic until they contradict themselves. It's basically weaponized mathematics for arguments. The final line "Imao that would be pretty stupid wouldn't it" is the chef's kiss—the casual delivery of the fatal blow after you've led someone into their own logical trap.

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