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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology

• sangnoir 10y ago
  Reducing complex shapes to topology only muddies the discussion. The Pentagon and Apple HQ toruses. Humans are also toruses when you consider the alimentary canal!
  • johnhenry 10y ago
    I would argue that humans are not topologically equivalent to toruses as most humans have many holes beyond the alimentary canal.
    • verisimilitude 10y ago
      Yes, but, essentially.
      • johnhenry 10y ago
        ... ... correct.
    • midgetjones 10y ago
      Is a torus made of swiss cheese not still a torus?
      • johnhenry 10y ago
        ... ... correct.
      • deleted 10y ago
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    • midgetjones 10y ago
      I just want to point out verisimilitude's perfect response, without being too showy by responding directly[0] [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13707694 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13707694
    • sangnoir 10y ago
      Apple HQ also has many other holes besides the park in the middle.