Exponential origami

Language Log 2025-01-04

Summary:

Today's xkcd: Mouseover title: "You may notice the first half of these instructions are similar to the instructions for a working nuclear fusion device. After the first few dozen steps, be sure to press down firmly and fold quickly to overcome fusion pressure." No doubt you've considered the connection to the "Wheat and chessboard problem". […]

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comics

Authors:

Mark Liberman

Date tagged:

01/04/2025, 18:14

Date published:

01/04/2025, 13:41