Sep 26, 2022
5 min read
Why 1 + 2 + 3 … = −1/12, from Physics
The math doesn’t add up! What about the physics? Here’s why the equation actually makes sense
It may be one of the most ridiculous equation ever popularized:
It’s got some glaring issues:
- The left hand side should sum to infinity
- The left side contains all positive terms, the right side is negative
