Sum of all positive integers = -1/12

[samoth]

1+2+3+4+... = -1/12

Proof:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-I6XTVZXww

A bit longer: Sum of Natural Numbers (second proof and extra footage) - YouTube

The zeta function regularization is kinda weird from an intuitive standpoint, but it's pretty common in string theories.

(Moar thorough, non-youtubed explaination: http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/twf_ascii/week126)

 

[sexyMFer]

 

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[PICK3]

The zeta function regularization is kinda weird from an intuitive standpoint, but it's pretty common in string theories.

(Moar thorough, non-youtubed explaination: http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/twf_ascii/week126)

there's no room for intuition in mathematics!

 

[samoth]

I hoaping for moar involved discussion on this fascinating topic

 

[PICK3]

I hoaping for moar involved discussion on this fascinating topic

my grandmother is hoaping to get accepted in to the U.S. Naval Officer flight training program

 

[samoth]

my grandmother is hoaping to get accepted in to the U.S. Naval Officer flight training program

That is a very prestigious occupation. How many flight hours has she logged so far? Is she currently attending the Naval acadamy?

 

[PICK3]

That is a very prestigious occupation. How many flight hours has she logged so far? Is she currently attending the Naval acadamy?

She doesn't have any flight hours and she's got no chance of being accepted into the academy

Some people just can't let go of their dreams

 

[samoth]

She doesn't have any flight hours and she's got no chance of being accepted into the academy

Some people just can't let go of their dreams

You're not a very supportive grandson

 

[sexyMFer]

I was so excited by this thead I broke out into dance with lil terio