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Paul Tanenbaum
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Mathematician and computer scientist by training (with a minor in linguistics). Armchair student of languages and the social and physical sciences. Toss in trained vocalist as well as hobbyist baker of hearth breads and the like.

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Novice – is there something as noise in an expression in mathematics?
Oct 3, 2023
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Why is the empty set described as "unique" when it is a subset of every set?
May 7, 2024
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In an infinite sum, is there an actual term at an infinite position?
Nov 18, 2023
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Difference between rational numbers and fractions
Dec 13, 2025
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Why do I see half of earth’s surface from space but the area of its shadow is only a fourth?
Nov 10, 2024
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Why define addition with successor?
Oct 27, 2023
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When proving if then statements, why do we assume the if part?
Dec 14, 2023
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What's a synonym for "order" in the sense of "position in a hierarchy"?
Jan 13
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Mathematical verb for colloquial grouping
Dec 24, 2025
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Can inequalities be added the way that equations can be added?
Sep 1, 2023

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What does “nine bells” mean?
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Does "want to be" mean 'tending to be so' or 'having such inclination'?
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Is it correct to say "Be m a number...", instead of "Let m be a number..." in math and elsewhere?
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What does "off-book" mean in "Cue cards? I’m showing up off-book"?
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The usage of "can not" vs. "cannot" in mathematics