Paradox lost
Article Abstract:
Ian Stewart analyzes Protagoras' Paradox, and other provocative challenges of logic.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Real and vritual sculptures
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The relationship between the mathematics of minimal surfaces and the wood-laminated sculptures created by artist Brent Collins are examined. The shapes that Collins incorporates into his artworks are closely related to minimal surfaces.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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A partly true story
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Fuzzy logic can be helpful in resolving paradoxes. Values are assigned to statements that are solved mathematically. The method is explained, and examples are provided.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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