[yoyoma1234]

For normal distributions I think do - black scholes is an analytical solution to option pricing. Been a while since I studied stochastic calculus

I question why this is the second highest article on hacker news currently, can’t imagine many people reading this website are REALLY in this field or a related one, or if it’s just signaling like saying you have a copy of Knuths books or that famous lisp one

[PhilipRoman]

This is one of those archetypal submissions on HN: mathematics (preferably pure, using the word "calculus" outside of integrals/derivatives gives additional points), moderately high number of upvotes, very few comments. Pretty much the opposite of political posts, where everyone can "contribute" to the discussion.

[magicalhippo]

I upvote so it sticks around longer, so it has a better chance of generating interesting comments.

I also upvote because I find it interesting to learn about stuff I didn't know about. I might not understand it, but I do like the exposure regardless.

[nh23423fefe]

I upvote good things even if i dont read because i dont want to spend all my energy reacting to trash politics posts. cut away bad, promote good