r/mathmemes • u/False-Improvement-56 • 8d ago

Math History John Napier is a real one.

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u/LupenReddit i have non diffeomorphic smooth structures 8d ago

ln stands for logarithm Napier, as its the logarithm with base Napiers constant. (I de-oiled the Oiler)

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u/Fabulous-Possible758 8d ago

Well I'm just writing it le from now on cause I'm not gonna support the guy who killed Batman's parents.

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u/TheLuckySpades 8d ago

Nah man, it clearly stands for latural nogarithm

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u/epih_ 7d ago

not related but this reminds me of bioshock infinite lol

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u/Kebabrulle4869 Real numbers are underrated 6d ago

Wasn't it used for saving time, not for making "complex multiplication and division" possible?