The Banach-Tarski paradox is a mathematical argument that posits that you could (theoretically) clone a sphere by using the concept of infinities. There are two types of mathematical infinities: countable, which includes all natural numbers (1, 2, and so on), and uncountable, which is the former plus decimals. By using math concepts, you could separate the sphere’s uncountable infinite points into uncountable infinite numbers of countable infinite sets, rearrange them at a set angle, and shift their positions to create a perfect clone of the original.
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The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
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January 27, 2023
