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what are some phrases that you use in your hobby or work that would make no sense to outsiders? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Urist@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Topology allows for sets to be both open and closed or neither.

[-] aldalire@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 year ago

Baby lemme turn your open cover into a finite subcover 😉

[-] naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 year ago

please tell me you've seen this downfall meme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyD4p8_y8Kw

I've tried to teach myself topology several times and always end up feeling so angry at the naming

[-] Urist@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

I have!

[-] naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

A topologist, fan of dwarf fortress, and connoisseur of fine memes.

Where are people like you in meatspace?

[-] Urist@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Your appreciation of those things lead me to believe you are indeed quite a cool person yourself. We should definitely make a club! For real though, your comment made my day. Thanks :)

[-] sudoshakes@reddthat.com 4 points 1 year ago

Database engineering does have some overlap with your dating life :)

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