Circle or Not? Political Poll

Is this a circle or not a circle? See image in OP.


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And yes, this is actually a political test. Do I need to explain or can you guess?

Source: Salon.com
 

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This.

It's round. Perhaps even circular.

But it's not a circle.
Then you should vote "No" and falsify the hypothesis of the linked article in the OP. :)
 
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It makes some sense. By more accurate, conservative estimates, strictly speaking, it is not a circle. But, by a very liberal estimate, it is. Like it says in the article, some people will say "well, it's circular, so it's a circle". But then, the question does not ask "Is it circular?". It asks "Is it a circle".
 
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Voted.

I don't think they did much study to verify this test.
Oh, probably not, but I thought the idea was interesting; I just don't know that it's true.

ETA: Of course, I didn't see the test, I just read an article about the test, so who knows...
 
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Uh, yes it is. A definition of a circle comes from mathematics.
Uh, no it ain't and since I'm asking the question, I'm the one who says what the question is. This isn't about the "definition", it's about the "perception". Anyway, you should vote "No" since that is what you truly think.
 
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Uh, no it ain't and since I'm asking the question, I'm the one who says what the question is. This isn't about the "definition", it's about the "perception". Anyway, you should vote "No" since that is what you truly think.
Kinda took the words out of my mouth. It isn't a math question, it's a perception question.
 
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What are the consequences for the shape if it is not a True Circle?
If?
It still exists in the world of pixels but not in Plato's ideal world (I know I'm not putting that right, but I hope you catch my drift).

If someone were to ask you to circle the correct answer and you drew that around your choice, should that be rejected for not being a True Circle?
 
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If?
It still exists in the world of pixels but not in Plato's ideal world (I know I'm not putting that right, but I hope you catch my drift).

If someone were to ask you to circle the correct answer and you drew that around your choice, should that be rejected for not being a True Circle?

I suppose that's true. However, I would expect that if I was asked if I had circled the answer I'd say yes. If I was asked whether the shape I had made was a circle, I'd have to say no. I think there may be a difference between the verb form and noun form. They seem to hold different expectations.
 
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Of course, mathematically speaking, you are correct, but this isn't a mathematical question. ;)
If in other sciences we should arrive at certainty without doubt, and truth without error, it behooves us to place the foundation of knowledge in mathematics.

-Roger Bacon

It's not a circle. It's round and circleish, but it is not a circle.
 
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As usual salon posts something moronic. But atleast they aren't promoting pedophiles this time.

I voted that it wasn't a circle.

And their description of what people who think it's a circle fits me nicely.

If you see a circle, chances are you’re liberal. That is, you tend to support the legalization of marijuana, same-sex marriage and aid for the homeless.
 
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As usual salon posts something moronic. But atleast they aren't promoting pedophiles this time.

I voted that it wasn't a circle.

And their description of what people who think it's a circle fits me nicely.
The problem is, they picked an example with an answer that is 100% provable with nothing more than a ruler, a pen, and paper. Math/geometry isn't liberal or conservative. It just is.
 
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