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Frank:
It may not surprise you that yours is not the first note I've received on this matter. Others have pointed out that I didn't give John Venn his due.
Indeed, the diagram I included is not the full-blown 2^n Venn diagram, and perhaps I was overly harsh in my analysis of Mr. Venn's contribution. On the other hand, I continue to regard it as one of the least strenuous routes to mathematical immortality.
Truth to tell, Chapter V was meant to be tongue-in-cheek. As The Mathematical Universe was coming together, I tried to add a less technical touch here and there. This accounts for Chapters M and W. Faced with Chapter V, I simply opted to have a little fun with a well-known concept.
But, in the spirit of your message, I'll take a minute and tip my hat to J. Venn.
Thanks for writing.
W. Dunham
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