The Rest Is Science The Evolution Of The Butthole
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Feb 12, 2026 They debate where math fails, from division by zero to singularities and scale limits. They question scientific assumptions like dark matter and shifting constants. They explore why humans crave symmetry and centering. They unpack topology through straws, t-shirts and the first through-gut, culminating in a surprising count of holes in the human body.
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When Equations 'Break' At Their Limits
- Mathematical singularities show equations fail at scales beyond their assumptions.
- Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens argue we must find how 'real zero' behaves rather than remove zero from math.
Foundational Constants May Be Approximations
- Many foundational scientific assumptions (e.g., dark matter, constants) might be approximations.
- Challenging these could reshape large areas of physics and our interpretation of the universe.
Read Papers With Healthy Skepticism
- Question the peer review system and its incentives when reading scientific literature.
- Be wary of publication pressures, confirmation bias, and rising retraction rates amplified by AI.