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  • ChryenthChryenth
    Well, I'm heartened that Sena came up with the same answer as me (7).

    The 'correct' answer is -2. Because the next lowest number for which a whole number of fish occurs is larger. (Woo magnitude)

    Imaginary fish would be more confusing than anti-fish, I think. The problem is attributed, sporadically, to Paul Dirac, who's name is inextricably linked to antimatter. As far as I understand, it's a similar message to Schrodinger's Cat - quantum physics doesn't make sense.
    I am the description ninja.

  • EldEld
    Chryenth said:
    Well, I'm heartened that Sena came up with the same answer as me (7).

    The 'correct' answer is -2. Because the next lowest number for which a whole number of fish occurs is larger. (Woo magnitude)

    Imaginary fish would be more confusing than anti-fish, I think. The problem is attributed, sporadically, to Paul Dirac, who's name is inextricably linked to antimatter. As far as I understand, it's a similar message to Schrodinger's Cat - quantum physics doesn't make sense.
    Quantum physics is perfectly sensible, but I'm not seeing the connection to it from the fish puzzle.
  • IocunIocun
    edited March 2013
    Well, a quantum is an amount and physics contain the study of affecting matter, so dividing an amount of piscal matter is certainly a quantum physics problem. Also consider the inherent links between the uncertainty principle and drunkenness.

    →My Mudlet Scripts

  • ChryenthChryenth
    I should rephrase - negative fish don't make sense. As far as I can tell, Dirac was merely joking around with the problem - though that seems unlikely.

    Perhaps 'Quantum physics doesn't make sense if you try and interpret it in a classical way.'

    The link between fish and quantum id purely anecdotal. Which is why most people say either seven or twenty five, and not minus two.
    I am the description ninja.

  • EldEld
    Ah, yeah, I see that the story is that he got it on an exam or something and quickly gave -2 as the answer. So another story in the genre of "Person X is such a genius that he comes up with mathematically correct but physically nonsensical solutions to things, which is why he discovered antifishmatter while all the plebs who think N_fish has to be positive definite just do trivial, boring stuff like building bridges that carry tons of cars without falling down." I hate those stories.
  • TrillianaTrilliana
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    After having a terrible terrible day, this is the most amusing thing EVER. I can't stop giggling now.
    meh


  • KyrraKyrra Australia
    That reminds me of the time that I woke up one morning and wanted an omelette for breakfast.

    Got some eggs out of the fridge and tested them in water. Got the pan out of the cupboard. Cracked the first egg and it was full of blood along with a half formed chick.

    Put me off eating eggs for a while.
    (D.M.A.): Cooper says, "Kyrra is either the most innocent person in the world, or the girl who uses the most innuendo seemingly unintentionally but really on purpose."

  • KresslackKresslack Florida, United States
    I've never had that happen before. The only odd things I've had happen with my eggs is sometimes get a double yolk, which is supposed to be good luck according to some people?


  • BereneneBerenene
    Chryenth said:
    Well, I'm heartened that Sena came up with the same answer as me (7).

    The 'correct' answer is -2. Because the next lowest number for which a whole number of fish occurs is larger. (Woo magnitude)

    Imaginary fish would be more confusing than anti-fish, I think. The problem is attributed, sporadically, to Paul Dirac, who's name is inextricably linked to antimatter. As far as I understand, it's a similar message to Schrodinger's Cat - quantum physics doesn't make sense.
    Oh please, Schrödinger created that paradox as a justification for killing cats and nothing more.
    Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my hounds!
    Krenim: Hounds? How cliche.
    Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my rape gorilla!
    Krenim: ...We'll show ourselves out.
  • HyraethHyraeth
    So, the discussion about abs had me remembering this post that's been floating about on tumblr. I figured some ladies (and gents) might umm. Appreciate it ;)
  • KyrraKyrra Australia
    I'd have marked that NSFW :/
    (D.M.A.): Cooper says, "Kyrra is either the most innocent person in the world, or the girl who uses the most innuendo seemingly unintentionally but really on purpose."

  • HyraethHyraeth
    But nothing norty was showing :(
  • SynbiosSynbios
    Berenene said:
    Chryenth said:
    Well, I'm heartened that Sena came up with the same answer as me (7).

    The 'correct' answer is -2. Because the next lowest number for which a whole number of fish occurs is larger. (Woo magnitude)

    Imaginary fish would be more confusing than anti-fish, I think. The problem is attributed, sporadically, to Paul Dirac, who's name is inextricably linked to antimatter. As far as I understand, it's a similar message to Schrodinger's Cat - quantum physics doesn't make sense.
    Oh please, Schrödinger created that paradox as a justification for killing and not-killing cats and nothing more.

    Also, are you happy?


  • SenaSena
    Chryenth said:
    As far as I understand, it's a similar message to Schrodinger's Cat - quantum physics doesn't make sense.
    The message of Schrödinger's cat was more "this would be ridiculous, so the Copenhagen interpretation is flawed".
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  • KyrraKyrra Australia
    I want!! Such a pretty kitty.
    (D.M.A.): Cooper says, "Kyrra is either the most innocent person in the world, or the girl who uses the most innuendo seemingly unintentionally but really on purpose."

  • SynbiosSynbios
    So, someone designed an RPG. Using Microsoft Excel.

  • SynbiosSynbios
    And more Touhou fan-made productions.

    Pretty impressive, considering that 90% of what you'll see in a typical Touhou game is this:


  • BereneneBerenene
    OMG - That is F---ing insane. :-O
    Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my hounds!
    Krenim: Hounds? How cliche.
    Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my rape gorilla!
    Krenim: ...We'll show ourselves out.
  • NellaundraNellaundra
    If you're posting Touhou fanworks, you can't do without Dogfight:


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  • TeshaTesha
    what the holy hell is that touhou game? It is really pretty, but what? How was that developed? Good God, I feel like I am going to have a seizure watching that. It does have awesome music though, but there is no way in hell I am playing that, I will have to find a soundtrack or something. Jeez... I thought raids had a lot going on.

     i'm a rebel

  • NellaundraNellaundra
    @Tesha and @Everyone who's confused:

    The big thing about Touhou games is that a LOT of the bullets there aren't meant to hit you.  They're meant to add to the pattern and look awesome.  There are typically 'tracks' that you can go through the bullets for, you have several smart bombs that temporarily clears the entire screen to give you breathing room, and your hitbox is only a few pixels wide at most.  So, it's easier than it looks, but it takes some adjustment on your perceptions.

    I love Touhou so much.
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  • SenaSena
    It is a lot easier than it looks, but it's still extremely difficult at times.
  • SynbiosSynbios
    Tesha said:
    what the holy hell is that touhou game? It is really pretty, but what? How was that developed? Good God, I feel like I am going to have a seizure watching that. It does have awesome music though, but there is no way in hell I am playing that, I will have to find a soundtrack or something. Jeez... I thought raids had a lot going on.

    It's a sub-genre of shooters called 'bullet hell shooters'. Other examples include Ikaruga:


    (Protip: Main gameplay involves changing between two 'polarities', which give you immunity to bullets of your own color.)

    Radiant Silvergun(RIP Sega Saturn)


    Deathsmiles(Sidescrolling bullet hell, who'd have thought?)


    Hellsinker(Watch in HD):


    And Mushihime(SEIKO-SAMAAAAAAAAAA)



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