For individuals in search of an answer beyond their calculators it seems that the surveys themselves might be part of the problem. David Gale, an emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of California says, “The false conclusions people draw from these surveys may have a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy." As we have beome familiar with the results of such surveys for many years, the results become part of our reality. And slowly over time they form our opinions on what an acceptable number of sex partners is.
In the meantime researchers will continue to dedicate their brainpower to crack this seemingly unsolvable equation. So for all you super mathematicians out there, or for those who prefer to discuss life’s great mysteries from the comfort of a barstool, consider yourself presented with what might be the greatest mathematical riddle of all times. Good luck.
C.W.
References: nytimes.com
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