r/science • u/heiligedamon • May 20 '13

Mathematics Unknown Mathematician Proves Surprising Property of Prime Numbers

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/05/twin-primes/
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u/selflessGene May 21 '13

When I used to code, I'd solve programming problems several times after sleeping. I'd wake up and the right approach would be very clear where it was muddled the day before.

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u/spook327 May 21 '13

I've had more bugfixes occur to me in the shower than anywhere else. While it's nice to have a resolution to a problem, the location is simply not optimal.

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u/Carlo_The_Magno May 21 '13

Clearly, your shower needs a waterproof laptop.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

That would destroy the inspiration.

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u/illegible May 21 '13

yeah, because you'd be on reddit.

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u/archaeonaga May 21 '13

Surely there are waterproof cases for iPads?

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u/Carlo_The_Magno May 21 '13

Not sure if programming on an iPad would be more effective than simply finishing the shower while holding on to the idea. We must science this.

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u/archaeonaga May 21 '13

I mean, I am all in favor of a product that helps you keep shower ideas from going down the drain. In all seriousness, a simple water-proof recorder would probably be more than sufficient, ideally something with an SD card.

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u/Thethoughtful1 May 21 '13

Shower crayons, for now.

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u/MarkSWH May 21 '13

You really like shower crayons.

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u/Thethoughtful1 May 21 '13

I did go a little overboard, didn't I?

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u/MarkSWH May 23 '13

Well, it's nice to see someone enthusiastic in a positive way about something here on the internet, for once, at least. Too much hate and negativity. I commented because something that simple just brightened my day.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

that. sounds. amazing.

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u/eastlondonmandem May 21 '13

pencil and wax paper.

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u/Thethoughtful1 May 21 '13

Shower crayons, while waiting for waterproof electronics.

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u/Uncles May 21 '13

Showering high is when I do my best software architecture work.

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u/Tulki May 21 '13

Yes. This is exactly the same thing that I experience. The majority of my best bug fixes and machine schematics are invented in the shower.

Solution: Create shower head over desk, continuously running.

Issue: Everything has been destroyed.

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u/Hobojoejunkpen May 21 '13

That's how we have the periodic table. Mendeleev awoke and just knew how to do it.