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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: cuttlefish on 04/02/2011 19:26:42

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: cuttlefish on 04/02/2011 19:26:42

This is probably a very odd request, but I know someone who would like to get a tattoo.  Problem is, they want something that is sort of nerdy (an equation or something similar) that is representative of our insignificance in the universe.  I'm having trouble finding anything that remotely fits that description since I'm certainly no scientist (or scienc-y type person).

If anyone has a creative idea or equation/representation they can think of, please let me know!

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: imatfaal on 04/02/2011 20:03:36

What about the einstein field equations

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or the dirac equation, or shroedinger equation.  But frankly unless your friend could begin to explain it - I think people are gonna think "what a pseud!"

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: syhprum on 04/02/2011 20:53:19

I also chose the same but many people would choose E=MC^2 but I think that rather passe, I rather love the 8pi bit
the Schwarzschild solution also looks attractive 48G²M²/C²r⁶
Perhaps some kind soul could improve the typrography

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Geezer on 04/02/2011 21:53:48

Quote from: imatfaal on 04/02/2011 20:03:36

people are gonna think "what a pseud!"

I tend to agree. If it's a really permanent tattoo, your friend would be much safer sticking with something like

"I Love Mum"

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: cuttlefish on 04/02/2011 22:16:51

Quote from: Geezer on 04/02/2011 21:53:48

Quote from: imatfaal on 04/02/2011 20:03:36

people are gonna think "what a pseud!"

I tend to agree. If it's a really permanent tattoo, your friend would be much safer sticking with something like

"I Love Mum"

The tattoo won't be in a viewable spot so that isn't an issue.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: yor_on on 06/02/2011 04:23:36

Soft Watch At Moment of First Explosion by Salvador Dali
it's a statement.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Geezer on 06/02/2011 05:29:21

Bet you didn't know that Salvador Dali had "I Love Mum" tattooed on his bum.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Bored chemist on 06/02/2011 12:59:34

A nerdy tattoo will look good to all the people who really like a smart-arse.
I wouldn't go for it.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: yor_on on 06/02/2011 18:42:27

And 'exactly how' do you know?
Hmmm.
==

Awh, sorry :)
Such a diseased imagination is mine..
Maybe I will get well, some day?

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Geezer on 07/02/2011 21:22:32

I suppose

"I think, therefore I'm not sure"

might not be too bad.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Bored chemist on 08/02/2011 19:56:18

Depending on their ethnic background, "I'm pink, therefore I'm spam" might get a few laughs, but is that the idea?

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: yor_on on 09/02/2011 19:37:42

Who changed my post on the 'clock'. Or did the TNS do that on its own?
Now it looks ridiculous? :)

I liked it better when it showed only the full 'jpg' and no 'thumbnails'.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Geezer on 10/02/2011 07:13:08

Strange! Something is afoot, or maybe at hand.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: peppercorn on 10/02/2011 14:20:30

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: syhprum on 10/02/2011 14:28:19

The drake equation looks quite cool but I would like an equation that includes one of these '∑'(excuse lack of mathematical education)

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: peppercorn on 10/02/2011 16:30:00

Spin this round a bit?
(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fmath%2F9%2F1%2F0%2F910753167fad20256dacdd8983101e7d.png&hash=4c2bace240e45878a4c0f4af8344d089)

Alternatively, how about a ratio showing no. of predicted planetary civilisations to no. of billion stars? (x 10^x)

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: RD on 10/02/2011 16:42:18

The solar system ...

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http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/loom/2008/02/17/solar-system/

Careful now: apparently tattoos are addictive ...

Quote from: paul.fr on 18/12/2008 13:29:10

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Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: grizelda on 10/02/2011 22:58:15

A simple one over infinity over zero should suffice.

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: Bored chemist on 11/02/2011 07:10:20

Quote from: grizelda on 10/02/2011 22:58:15

A simple one over infinity over zero should suffice.

Sufficient for what? To show that you don't understand that division by zero is undefined?

Title: Equation or representation of our insignificance
Post by: yor_on on 12/02/2011 04:40:33

He might take it a step further of course. Maybe some bodily modification too? Why not, if it's addictive? Better warn him off. Although having a replica of the moon created in ones hairdo indeed will present a levitated personality it might be misinterpreted by some unenlightened.