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[-] nednobbins@lemmy.zip 17 points 4 weeks ago

Lovecraft describes it as "non-Euclidean".

If you understand enough math the know that this means altering Euclid's 5th axiom then you also know that most non-Euclidean geometries can't be comprehended by humans.

[-] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago

Until you realize that we literally live in a non-euclidean universe, and we comprehend it just fine. Not to mention that the surface of a sphere, which is pretty much what the surface of the earth is, is also non-euclidean

[-] AHemlocksLie@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

Not to mention that the surface of a sphere, which is pretty much what the surface of the earth is, is also non-euclidean

Suddenly, flat earthers' inability to understand makes a little more sense.

[-] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 weeks ago

Your house is non-euclidean.

[-] dontbelievethis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago

Your mom is non-euclidean.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Counterpoint, I played with OP's mom's Euclid all last night.

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