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Modal logic and topology

You can’t say much about modal logic in general. You have to be more specific to get anywhere. You have to choose some axioms. Ideally the axioms you need for your application correspond to a named set of axioms that…

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Topological models of modal logic

The previous post discussed a superficial connection between modal logic and topology, that both give use the terms regular and normal to indicate added sets of axioms. McKinsey and Tarski developed a deeper connection between modal logic and topology that…

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The Curious Case of 1/998001: Missing Number & Math Guide

Quick Answer & Key Insight: Why Does 1/998001 Generate All 3-Digit Numbers? Yes, 1/998001 generates every 3-digit sequence. Because 998001 equals $999^2$, the decimal expansion cascades through consecutive integers, but carrying digits at the 998th block creates an unexpected loop trap that skips 998. See the mathematical…