Intermediate Value Theorem
Intuitive but powerful. Guarantees roots exist.
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Bolzano's Theorem
Special case of intermediate value theorem. Root finding.
Chinese Remainder Theorem
Ancient algorithm. Modern cryptography foundation.
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Every integer has unique prime factorization. Number theory cornerstone.
Mean Value Theorem
Connects function values to derivative. Fundamental in analysis.
Hilbert's Basis Theorem
Commutative algebra cornerstone. Ascending chain condition.
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Guarantees polynomial equations solvable in complex numbers.
Central Limit Theorem
Why normal distribution ubiquitous. Statistics foundation.
Jordan Curve Theorem
Intuitively obvious but hard to prove. Plane topology.
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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Fundamental limit of measurement. Not about instruments but nature itself.
CPT Theorem
Fundamental symmetry of nature. Antimatter and time reversal.
Rationalism
Epistemological view that reason is primary source of knowledge, independent of experience. Rationalists like Descartes, …
The Singularity
Hypothetical point where AI recursively self-improves, leading to superintelligence. Vinge, Kurzweil: technological change becomes uncontrollable …
The Tao
Central concept in Taoism representing the fundamental nature of the universe. The Tao is ineffable—it …
Descartes' Latin formulation of existence
Descartes' Latin formulation of existence
All's Well That Ends Well on complexity
All's Well That Ends Well on complexity
The Singularity Is Near
Kurzweil's futurist manifesto predicts that exponential technological growth will lead to the Singularity—a point where …