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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
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 Posted - 12/27/2006 : 12:08:47 PM
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ever wonder about dating age? that is to say, have you ever asked the question "is [person] too young for me?" well, thanks to my bogus mathematical theorems, you can figure it out by yourself in no time. it goes like this:
theorem: let A be the other person's age. let B be your age. A > 14 and B > 14
there exists a function D (dating) such that D is true if and only if X =or< A, where X = [(B/2)+7]
e.g.
X =or< A. X = [(22/2)+7] X = 18. so, 18 =or< A. that is to say, A must be =or> 18 for the function D to be true.
what is this saying, then? simply put, a person who is 22 years old (represented by the variable B) may date someone 18 years old or older (represented by variable A.) to find out how old someone must be for you to date them, input your age into B and run the algorithm.
of course, trouble arises when more than one equation is being used. since all people whose age falls into the domain for this inequality are bound to have different results for A, it may not necessarily be true that one person may be able to date another simply because that person's age falls into the domain as discovered in the inequality. for example, a person who's B value is less than 18 may not date someone who's A value is 22, because although 22 falls into the range for someone who's B value is less than 18, that person is still out of the other's range. to put it mathematically, it must be that B* =or>A for the function D to be true.
it must be noted finally that, as i worked this inequality using different values, i made a discovery. it seems that there is a law created by this equation. that is, as your age increases by 2, then age of the youngest person you can date increases by 1. it may be proven thusly: X =or< A. X = [(22/2)+7] X = 18. so, 18 =< A.
but,
X =or> A. X = [(20/2)+7] X = 17. so, 17 =or< A.
the law, then may be expressed: A - A* = 1 when B - 2 = B*.
bear in mind that this is merely a mathematical equation to determine what the youngest dating age for you is. it does not say that you should date anyone who's age falls into the domain as determined by the theorem. it is also not saying that age is the only criterion. this is only a tool to help you not date someone too young for you. it has been noted that this theorem is not true, because, as stated above, you may not date someone if you are not in their range, even if they are in yours. however, in practical application, the theorem does hold true. sometimes a person may attempt to date someone who does not fall into their range. it is ok for the person not in range to date the other, but not the person in range to date the younger. this way, no one is blamed for dating someone who is "too old." it is the responsibility of the older to stay within his or her range.
and lastly, you'll notice that the theorem does not differentiate between male and female. this is intentional. in the interest of gender equality, i have abstained from creating separate equations for males and females. if a male can date someone a few years younger, there doesn't seem to be a reason why a female can't. an extra equation is unnecessary. as it is, the theorem tries also to represent social norms in american society. however, it also seeks achieve equal rights. i am not only a genius, but i'm exceedingly noble. |
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tericee
Alien Abductee
USA
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Posted - 12/27/2006 : 6:59:14 PM
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| Great work, Dan! I don't actually understand it yet, but I do plan to read it again when it's not the middle of the night and I'm not packing for a ski trip. |
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rubylith
Fluffy-Esque
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Posted - 12/27/2006 : 7:03:01 PM
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Hopeful Rolling Waves
Alien Abductee
South Sandwich Islands
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
3776 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2006 : 02:53:17 AM
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| it's really hard to write inequalities when the board refuses to use the greater than/equal to and less than/equal to characters that i type in. |
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Hopeful Rolling Waves
Alien Abductee
South Sandwich Islands
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
3776 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2006 : 1:18:12 PM
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actually, i did cover that, although incompletely. i stated in the beginning that the variables A and B must be greater than 14. it's difficult, since age of consent varies from state to state, so i chose a reasonable age at which humans may start dating. i aimed a little low, actually.
i also covered potential disparities when dealing with more than one equation, although not to the degree necessary to reflect age of consent law in any state. as i said, B* =or> A. this essentially says for two people to date, the age of the youngest person must be in the domain as determined by the inequality computed for the older person. that range may not necessarily be in agreement with state law, but it at least provides some level of consideration regarding that. and, as is true with state law, it is the responsibility of the older person to not date someone too young, and not the other way around. after all, the younger party in a statutory rape case is not punished. |
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Arthen
Alien Abductee
USA
4845 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 11:33:23 AM
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That's what the Nation of Islam used to determine appropriate marrying ages. I'll add that I know this fact to the list of reasons why I'm glad I read the Autobiography of Malcolm X. |
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
3776 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 1:15:26 PM
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| while i was aware of that particular algebraic expression prior to delving into and developing this theorem, i was unaware of its origin. i find that it yields good results in what it was designed for. credit for that element of the theorem to the person who developed it. |
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Arthen
Alien Abductee
USA
4845 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 6:57:52 PM
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Originally posted by dan p.
while i was aware of that particular algebraic expression prior to delving into and developing this theorem, i was unaware of its origin. i find that it yields good results in what it was designed for. credit for that element of the theorem to the person who developed it.
I know for sure it was a part of the Nation of Islam, but I don't know if it's a part of orthodox Islamic doctrine. Elijah Muhammad may have just made it up. |
Steve Hackett: "I'm my own opening act, you see."
Tim (before "Faceoff"): "Peace, love....and SEX!"
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
3776 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 8:32:20 PM
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| well, whoever it was, it's a very effective piece of math that can be trusted to have practical application. |
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another bogus math theorem.
