Local contrarian argues that 2+2 equals 5
In a shocking turn of events, a local resident has been spotted protesting the widely accepted mathematical equation of 2+2 equaling 4. The resident, who prefers to remain anonymous, argues that the answer is actually 5.
The resident, who we will refer to as "Bob", claims that the notion of 2+2 equaling 4 is a societal construct that is ingrained in our minds from childhood. "We're brainwashed to believe that 2+2 equals 4, but what if I told you that it's actually 5?" Bob asked our reporter during a heated interview.
Bob's reasoning for his claim is convoluted, to say the least. He argues that since we use base 10 as our number system, numbers like 2 and 4 are based on arbitrary human definitions. According to Bob, in a hypothetical base 5 system, 1+1 would equal 10, and thus 2+2 would equal 20, which is 5 in base 10.
When asked how this applies to our current system, Bob became evasive and started spouting seemingly random numbers and equations that made little sense. "It's all about perspective," he insisted.
Bob's assertions have been met with skepticism and ridicule from the scientific and mathematical communities. Dr. Jane Smith, a mathematics professor at the local university, called Bob's claims "nonsensical" and "baseless". "The notion that 2+2 equals 5 is not only wrong, it's absurd," she stated.
Despite the backlash, Bob remains steadfast in his beliefs. He has even started a website and social media campaign to spread his message, using catchy hashtags like #5math and #BreakTheMath.
The controversy has sparked a debate among residents, with some arguing that Bob is a visionary who is challenging the status quo, while others dismiss him as a crackpot. The residents have even started organizing rallies and protests outside of the town hall, demanding that the town council takes action against Bob.
As of now, the town council has not commented on the issue, and it remains to see what actions, if any, they will take. But one thing is for certain: Bob's claim that 2+2 equals 5 has stirred up quite a storm in our little town.
