The Palindrome

The Palindrome

The Camel Principle: Why Adding Zero is the Most Powerful Trick in Mathematics

What it is, how it works, and why it is essential

Tivadar Danka's avatar
Tivadar Danka
Jan 12, 2026
∙ Paid

Behold one of the mightiest tools in mathematics: the camel principle.

I am dead serious. Deep down, this tiny rule is the cog in many methods. Ones that you use every day.

Here is what it is, how it works, and why it is essential:

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Tivadar Danka.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Tivadar Danka · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture