general-theory

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Independent, unconnected reinvention of the same notation for the same problem is a general, well-documented pattern in mathematics and physics — not something specific to blind mathematicians

claim seedling Tier 1 2026-09-09 · history-of-notation, hci, notation, independent-invention, general-theory
Once a notation is known to exist, which of several candidates gets adopted is decided substantially by institutional and social power, not by usability alone

claim seedling Tier 2 2026-09-09 · history-of-notation, hci, notation, institutions, power
A notation disperses beyond its inventor only after a formal event — publication or institutionalization — not through casual person-to-person contact

claim seedling Tier 1 2026-09-09 · history-of-notation, hci, notation, transmission, general-theory