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I thought it'd be about Lie groups! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_system https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_system

• joshdavham 1y ago
  The context of HN is interesting. We see the word “root” and immediately assume it has to do with a filesystem or math… but not actual, physical roots haha
  • fragmede 1y ago
    Or other math! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_of_unity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_of_unity
  • kqr 1y ago
    I was convinced it was about trees, just not ... that kind of tree!