The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus
- Posted on February 23, 2025
- By Wired
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The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus
In the late 19th century, Karl Weierstrass invented a fractal-like function that was decried as nothing less than a “deplorable evil.” In time, it would transform the foundations of mathematics.
