Mathematical Theorems Are All Different

axiom of choice well-ordering theorem Tarski's theorem law of trichotomy König's theorem Kuratowski-Zorn lemma Hausdorff maximal principle Teichmüller–Tukey lemma antichain principle Krull's theorem Tychonoff's theorem Every vector space has a basis all different all equal

A grid of cartoon women represents different mathematical theorems, followed by the punchline “all different / all equal.” The joke parodies how many distinct-looking theorem names can express closely related or equivalent ideas, especially in set theory and linear algebra. It is used as a nerdy reaction to situations where everything seems different on the surface but is fundamentally the same. EN: A grid of cartoon women represents different mathematical theorems, followed by the punchline “all different / all equal.” The joke parodies how many distinct-looking theorem names can express closely related or equivalent ideas, especially in set theory and linear algebra. It is used as a nerdy reaction to situations where everything seems different on the surface but is fundamentally the same.

• @profunctor_io / 1009 2018-07-01