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remram on Dec 31, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Coastline paradox

Interestingly there is no paradox for convex shapes, like measuring tape forms.

justinl33 on Dec 31, 2023 [–]

But isn’t the problem that the ‘object’ formed by the measuring tape/rulers isn’t representative of the (most likely) concave object you’re trying to measure.

remram on Dec 31, 2023 | [–]

It's not a problem for me or my waist in practice, no ;)

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