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AaronFriel
1527 days ago
Math degree holder from Iowa, yeah, I've seen and used it many times. The symbol is used when you reach the contradictory statement. Like "1 = 2".
"By way of contradiction suppose P, then ..., thus ~P ↯. Therefore ..."
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nerdponx
1527 days ago
I've actually always wanted a way to mark "the contradiction" once I've obtained it. Thanks!
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phogster
1527 days ago
To me that reads: I throw your assumption into the GROUND!
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