About the world in venn

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The world in venn
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2 min readApr 14, 2016

The world is often too complex to understand, whether we are seeking answers to climate change or grappling with the sciences of the universe. In this series, we will use Venn diagrams to dissect complicated issues. Through a systematic and calculated approach, simple answers to life are derived.

“A Venn diagram (also known as a set diagram or logic diagram) is a diagram that shows all possible logical relations between a finite collection of different sets. These diagrams represent elements as points in the plane, and sets as regions inside curves. An element is in a set S just in case the corresponding point is in the region for S.” — Wikipedia

Wikipedia: Venn diagram showing which uppercase letter glyphs are shared by the Greek, Latin and Russianalphabets

‘The world in venn’ has chosen to use circular shapes as tools to investigate our surroundings. Since we were children, circles have been the first shape we draw for their simplicity. The circle is also relatable because our earth is spherical. And it is no coincidence that circular glasses such as microscopes and binoculars help us see the world with more clarity.

Diagram: Wolfram Math World

When circles intersect, they represent the collision of two or more different ideas or worlds. Strange things happen in this sliver of multiplications and synthesis. This is where we find our answers. This is where we come full circle.

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The world in venn

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