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:[The mathematical function "A(g<sub>64</sub>, g<sub>64</sub>)=" appears in the panel. Next to the equal sign stands a mathematician, clutching his head.] | :[The mathematical function "A(g<sub>64</sub>, g<sub>64</sub>)=" appears in the panel. Next to the equal sign stands a mathematician, clutching his head.] | ||
:It means calling the Ackermann function with Graham's number as the arguments just to horrify mathematicians. | :It means calling the Ackermann function with Graham's number as the arguments just to horrify mathematicians. | ||
β | :Mathematician: '' | + | :Mathematician: ''Aughhh'' |
β | :[An approximately 8 by 8 square of floor tiles is shown | + | :[An approximately 8 by 8 square of floor tiles is shown; the first, fourth, and seventh across in the first, fourth, and seventh rows are black, and the rest are white. A guy and girl are shown next to it, walking on what is presumed to be the same pattern of floor tiles.] |
:It means instinctively constructing rules for which floor tiles it's okay to step on and then walking funny ever after. | :It means instinctively constructing rules for which floor tiles it's okay to step on and then walking funny ever after. | ||
:[Line indicating the uppermost right black tile: Black tiles okay.] | :[Line indicating the uppermost right black tile: Black tiles okay.] |