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This is what happens when you ask a mathematician to find a way to fairly divide a pizza. As of a few years ago, we now also know this works for 4D pizzas as well!

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 months ago (1 children)

We all know which slice here is superior. I'm not about quantity, I'm here for quality.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The amount of topping and crust is the same for the sum of all even pieces (#2, #4, #6 and #8) as well as the odd pieces (#1, #3, #5 and #7). Thus, both persons who share their pizza get the (exact) equal amount.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Oh I fully understand the supporting math and also specifically mentioned that it's not quantity that I care about. Not to mention that the math assumes each person would eat all of their slices.

But tell me there isn't a single slice in that thumbnail that you wouldn't immediately go for over literally every other slice available.

I would take that one big slice and call it a day.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Sure, of course. Yet, I'd go for the two smaller pieces, as they're easier to hold in hand.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 months ago

I look forward to cutting a pizza like that and then trying to convince others to let me have the biggest slice. Or seeming magnanimous by giving them the biggest.

Although, the distribution of the toppings is not equal throughout the pizza - on the edges there is a lot more crust.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Extra CWD-positive meat, please