Mathematical Emotions: The Contradiction High
The Contradiction High: the giddiness of proving something obviously impossible ('every square is a tiny pentagon').
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The Contradiction High: a lightheaded giddiness experienced after proving something that's obviously impossible. "But that means every square is a tiny pentagon…"