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A Treatise on Nothing: Unveiling the History and Uses of the Concept of Nothing in Pop Culture and Formal Notation

Delve into the intriguing concept of "nothing" in this treatise, exploring its history, definitions from authoritative sources, and uses in various contexts. From pop culture references like Seinfeld to formal notations like {}, this comprehensive guide sheds light on the significance of "nothing." Discover the answers to enigmatic questions, ponder over the relevance of "IT," and draw insightful conclusions. Gratitude is expressed to key individuals and the PoCSi committee for their contributions to this enlightening exploration of nothingness.

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A Treatise on Nothing: Unveiling the History and Uses of the Concept of Nothing in Pop Culture and Formal Notation

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  1. A Treatise on Nothing Peter Mork 16-Sep-14

  2. Outline

  3. History Given that the Internet is a wasteland of nothing useful: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&q=Nothing%27s+History&btnG=Google+Search

  4. Pop Culture References

  5. Pop Culture References • Seinfeld

  6. Pop Culture References • Seinfeld • Nut ‘N’ Honeycereal

  7. Outline

  8. Definition • American Heritage Dictionary:“No thing, not anything”

  9. Formal Notation •  • {}

  10. Outline

  11. Uses for Nothing Answer to: • “What are the orange building cards good for?” • What do you remember of PiMP and Hoare monitors? • What is “IT” all about

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  13. Conclusions

  14. Acknowledgements • Greta, Millie, Soren and the PoCSi committee. • Rachel Pottinger at the other database breakfast participants without whom nothing would have happened.

  15. History

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