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archermarkstoday at 4:21 AM1 replyview on HN

This is effectively how dual numbers work! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_number


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ogogmadtoday at 7:43 AM

Dual numbers are basically big/little O notation. They combine beautifully with Robinson's NSA to give the most 18th century-like approach to deriving integral/derivative formulas that I know. And it's fully rigorous!