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629a03944b fix typos (#30)
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@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ The \textit{tensor product} of two vectors is defined as follows:
That is, we take our first vector, multiply the second
vector by each of its components, and stack the result.
You could think of this as a generalization of scalar
mulitiplication, where scalar mulitiplication is a
multiplication, where scalar multiplication is a
tensor product with a vector in $\mathbb{R}^1$:
\begin{equation*}
a

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@@ -81,5 +81,6 @@
\input{parts/00 intro}
\input{parts/01 tmam}
\input{parts/02 kestrel}
\input{parts/03 bonus}
\end{document}

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@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Complete his proof.
\lineno{} let A \cmnt{Let A be any any bird.}
\lineno{} let Cx = A(Mx) \cmnt{Define C as the composition of A and M}
\lineno{} CC = A(MC)
\lineno{} = A(CC) \qed{}
\lineno{} = A(CC)
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Show that the laws of the forest guarantee that at least one bird is egocentric.
\lineno{}
\lineno{} ME = E \cmnt{By definition of fondness}
\lineno{} ME = EE \cmnt{By definition of M}
\lineno{} \thus{} EE = E \qed{}
\lineno{} \thus{} EE = E
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Show that if $C$ is agreeable, $A$ is agreeable.
\lineno{} let y so that Cy = Ey \cmnt{Such a y must exist because C is agreeable}
\lineno{}
\lineno{} A(By) = Ey
\lineno{} = D(By) \qed{}
\lineno{} = D(By)
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -129,6 +129,20 @@ Given three arbitrary birds $A$, $B$, and $C$, show that there exists a bird $D$
We say two birds $A$ and $B$ are \textit{compatible} if there are birds $x$ and $y$ so that $Ax = y$ and $By = x$. \\
Note that $x$ and $y$ may be the same bird. \\
\problem{}
Show that any bird that is fond of at least one bird is compatible with itself.
\begin{solution}
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} let A
\lineno{} let x so that Ax = x \cmnt{A is fond of at least one other bird}
\lineno{} Ax = x
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
\vfill
\problem{}
Show that any two birds in this forest are compatible. \\
\begin{alltt}
@@ -144,7 +158,6 @@ Show that any two birds in this forest are compatible. \\
\begin{solution}
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} let A, B
\lineno{}
\lineno{} let Cx = A(Bx) \cmnt{Composition}
\lineno{} let y = Cy \cmnt{Let C be fond of y}
\lineno{}
@@ -152,24 +165,9 @@ Show that any two birds in this forest are compatible. \\
\lineno{} = A(By)
\lineno{}
\lineno{} let x = By \cmnt{Rename By to x}
\lineno{} Ax = y \qed{}
\lineno{} Ax = y
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
\vfill
\problem{}
Show that any bird that is fond of at least one bird is compatible with itself.
\begin{solution}
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} let A
\lineno{} let x so that Ax = x \cmnt{A is fond of at least one other bird}
\lineno{} Ax = x \qed{}
\end{alltt}
That's it.
\end{solution}
\vfill
\pagebreak

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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Say $A$ is fixated on $B$. Is $A$ fond of $B$?
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} let A
\lineno{} let B so that Ax = B
\lineno{} \thus{} AB = B \qed{}
\lineno{} \thus{} AB = B
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
\vfill
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Show that an egocentric Kestrel is hopelessly egocentric.
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} KK = K
\lineno{} \thus{} (KK)y = K \cmnt{By definition of the Kestrel}
\lineno{} \thus{} Ky = K \qed{} \cmnt{By 01}
\lineno{} \thus{} Ky = K \cmnt{By 01}
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Given the Law of Composition and the Law of the Mockingbird, show that at least
\begin{alltt}
\lineno{} let A so that KA = A \cmnt{Any bird is fond of at least one bird}
\lineno{} (KA)y = y \cmnt{By definition of the kestrel}
\lineno{} \thus{} Ay = A \qed{} \cmnt{By 01}
\lineno{} \thus{} Ay = A \cmnt{By 01}
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ Show that $Kx = Ky \implies x = y$.
\lineno{} (Kx)z = x
\lineno{} (Ky)z = y
\lineno{}
\lineno{} \thus{} x = (Kx)z = (Ky)z = y \qed{}
\lineno{} \thus{} x = (Kx)z = (Ky)z = y
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ An egocentric Kestrel must be extremely lonely. Why is this?
\lineno{} Ky = K
\lineno{} Kx = Ky
\lineno{} x = y for all x, y \cmnt{By \ref{leftcancel}}
\lineno{} x = y = K \qed{} \cmnt{By 10, and since K exists}
\lineno{} x = y = K \cmnt{By 10, and since K exists}
\end{alltt}
\end{solution}

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@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
\section{Bonus Problems}
\definition{}
The identity bird has sometimes been maligned, owing to
the fact that whatever bird x you call to $I$, all $I$ does is to echo
$x$ back to you.
\vspace{2mm}
Superficially, the bird $I$ appears to have no intelligence or imagination; all it can do is repeat what it hears.
For this reason, in the past, thoughtless students of ornithology
referred to it as the idiot bird. However, a more profound or-
nithologist once studied the situation in great depth and dis-
covered that the identity bird is in fact highly intelligent! The
real reason for its apparently unimaginative behavior is that it
has an unusually large heart and hence is fond of every bird!
When you call $x$ to $I$, the reason it responds by calling back $x$
is not that it can't think of anything else; it's just that it wants
you to know that it is fond of $x$!
\vspace{2mm}
Since an identity bird is fond of every bird, then it is also
fond of itself, so every identity bird is egocentric. However,
its egocentricity doesn't mean that it is any more fond of itself
than of any other bird!.
\problem{}
The laws of the forest no longer apply.
Suppose we are told that the forest contains an identity bird
$I$ and that $I$ is agreeable. \
Does it follow that every bird must be fond of at least one bird?
\vfill
\problem{}
Suppose we are told that there is an identity bird $I$ and that
every bird is fond of at least one bird. \
Does it necessarily follow that $I$ is agreeable?
\vfill
\pagebreak
\problem{}
Suppose we are told that there is an identity bird $I$, but we are
not told whether $I$ is agreeable or not.
However, we are told that every pair of birds is compatible. \
Which of the following conclusiens can be validly drawn?
\begin{itemize}
\item Every bird is fond of at least one bird
\item $I$ is agreeable.
\end{itemize}
\vfill
\problem{}
The identity bird $I$, though egocentric, is in general not hope-
lessly egocentric. Indeed, if there were a hopelessly egocentric
identity bird, the situation would be quite sad. Why?
\vfill
\definition{}
A bird $L$ is called a lark if the following
holds for any birds $x$ and $y$:
\[
(Lx)y = x(yy)
\]
\problem{}
Prove that if the forest contains a lark $L$ and an identity bird
$I$, then it must also contain a mockingbird $M$.
\vfill
\pagebreak
\problem{}
Why is a hopelessly egocentric lark unusually attractive?
\vfill
\problem{}
Assuming that no bird can be both a lark and a kestrel---as
any ornithologist knows!---prove that it is impossible for a
lark to be fond of a kestrel.
\vfill
\problem{}
It might happen, however, that a kestrel is fond of a lark. \par
Show that in this case, \textit{every} bird is fond of the lark.
\vfill

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@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ What is it, and what is its color? \par
\textbf{Part 4:}
The promoted black bishop on H2 must have been promoted on G1. The pawn which was promoted must have come from G7,
since neither of the pawns from F6 or H6 could make a capture to get to the G-file (all six missing white pieces have been accouted for).
since neither of the pawns from F6 or H6 could make a capture to get to the G-file (all six missing white pieces have been accounted for).
The Pawn from E7 has promoted to the bishop on A2.
What happened was this: the white pawn from G2 made its capture on H3 while the pawn on G3 was still on H2. This allowed the black pawn

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@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@
representing all four cubes. \\
\begin{center} \begin{small}
\begin{tikzpicture} \label{pic:II_comfiguration}
\begin{tikzpicture} \label{pic:II_configuration}
\filldraw [blue] (0,5) -- (1,5) -- (1,6) --
(0,6) -- (0,5);
\draw [line width = 1.5pt] (0,5) --

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@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
#import "@local/handout:0.1.0": *
#show: handout.with(
title: [Warm-Up: Bugs on a Log],
by: "Mark",
)
#problem()
2013 bugs are on a meter-long line. Each walks to the left or right at a constant speed. \
If two bugs meet, both turn around and continue walking in opposite directions. \
What is the longest time it could take for all the bugs to walk off the end of the log?

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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
[metadata]
title = "Bugs on a Log"
[publish]
handout = true
solutions = true

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@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
#import "@local/handout:0.1.0": *
#show: handout.with(
title: [Warm-Up: Cosa Nostra],
by: "Mark",
)
#problem()
There are 36 gangsters in a certain district of Chicago.
Some pairs of gangsters have feuds.
- Each gangster is part of at least one outfit, and no two outfits share the same members.
- If two gangsters are both in one outfit, there is no feud between them.
- A gangster that is not in a certain outfit must have a feud with at least one if its members.
What is the maximum number of outfits that can exist in this district?
#solution[
*Definition:* Let the _authority_ of a gangster be the number of oufits they are a part of.
#v(5mm)
*Lemma:* Say two gangsters have a feud. Label them $x$ and $y$ so that $#text(`authority`) (x) > #text(`authority`) (y)$. \
Then, replacing $y$ with a clone of $x$ will strictly increase the number of outfits. \
If $#text(`authority`) (x) = #text(`authority`) (y)$, replacing $y$ with $x$ will not change the number of outfits.
#v(5mm)
*Proof:*
Let $A$ be the set of outfits that $y$ is a part of, and $B$ its complement (that is, all outfits that $a$ is _not_ a part of). If we delete $y$...
- all outfits in $B$ remain outfits.
- some outfits in $A$ cease to be outfits (as they are no longer maximal)
Also, no new outfits are formed. If a new outfit $o$ contains any enemies of $y$, it existed previously and is a member of $B$. If $o$ contains no enemies of $y$, it must have contained $y$ prior to deletion, and is thus a member of $A$. Therefore, the number of outfits is reduced by at most `authority(y)` when $y$ is deleted.
If we add a clone of $x$ after deleting $y$ (this clone has a feud with $x$), All previous outfits remain outfits, and `authority(x)` new outfits are created.
Therefore, replacing $y$ with a clone of $x$ strictly increases the number of outfits that exist.
We thus conclude that in the maximal case, all pairs of feuding gangsters have equal authority.
#v(5mm)
*Solution:* Consider an arbitrary gangster $g$. By the previous lemma, we can replace all gangsters $g$ has a feud with clones of itself. Repeat this for all gangsters, and we are left with groups of feuding gangsters who are friends with everyone outside their group. The total number of outfits is the product of the sizes of these groups.
#v(5mm)
This problem is now equivalent to the "Partition Products" warm-up. We want the list of numbers whose sum is 36 and whose product is maximal. The solution is to form 12 groups of three gangsters for a total of $3^12$ outfits.
]

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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
[metadata]
title = "Cosa Nostra"
[publish]
handout = true
solutions = true