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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

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They're Called Test Functions For A Reason

Math Physics Science Academia
4 hours ago 4.3K views 0 shares
They're Called Test Functions For A Reason
Mathematicians having a MELTDOWN over physicists casually assuming functions are smooth! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ The bell curve perfectly represents the IQ distribution here - with the brilliant minds in the middle screaming "YOU CAN'T JUST ASSUME FUNCTIONS ARE SMOOTH!" while the folks at both extremes are blissfully ignoring all those pesky discontinuities and singularities. Meanwhile, engineers are in the corner just drawing straight lines through everything and calling it a day. Functions in the wild can be VICIOUS creatures with sharp edges and sudden drops - treat them with respect, people!

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