https://www.superphysics.org/supermath/fallacies/ Recent content in Math Scams and Fallacies on Superphysics Hugo en Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.superphysics.org/supermath/fallacies/scams/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.superphysics.org/supermath/fallacies/scams/ <p>In the video &ldquo;Something Strange Happens When You Keep Squaring&rdquo; Derek of Veritasium claims that he can turn 0.9999 to 1.</p> <div class="aspect-[16/9] w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg my-6 overflow-hidden"> <iframe class="w-full h-full" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRaq4aYPzCc?autoplay=1&mute=1&rel=0" title="YouTube video player" loading="lazy" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen ></iframe> </div> <h2 id="the-pre-scam-converting-into-variable">The Pre-scam: Converting into Variable</h2> <p>His first step is convert 0.9999 to a variable k.</p>