MCSP

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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Now switched to "Britain + Ireland," thanks!
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Will look into this. Did it happen on the first page (map of Britain + Ireland)?
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Hmm, my guess is you're trying to use the box's borders as lines (they don't count, only the lines you draw count). Let me know if that's not the issue. Also, I'll think about ways to make this more clear!
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Switched to "Britain + Ireland"!
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Good catch -- I'll look into this!
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Very glad you enjoyed it! For the ZK example, the math behind it is this: if there are m bordering regions and I am lying, you have a 1/m chance of catching me each time. Thus after k repetitions the chance you haven't caught me i
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   You're exactly right. The definition via primes ensures there is only one color consistent with each number (formally, this is called a perfectly binding commitment scheme). Also, here's the link if you want to go back: rahulilang
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Thanks for the feedback! As hcs suggests, this is part of the physical post-it assumption. I'll think about ways to make it more clear -- adding an FAQ is a good idea :)
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   by MCSP 2y ago

   Good point! I'll try to think about a better way to phrase this (happy to hear suggestions)
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    by MCSP 2y ago

    Thanks for pointing this out! Switched to "British Isles" -- update should be percolating now
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    by MCSP 2y ago

    Whoops! Switched to "British Isles" -- update should be percolating now
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    Show HN: I made a puzzle game that gently introduces my favorite math mysteries(rahulilango.com)

    1054 points by MCSP 2y ago|172 comments
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    Show HN: Interactive intro to 4 color theorem, P vs NP, zero knowledge(rahulilango.com)

    2 points by MCSP 2y ago|0 comments