Collection of Scientific and Other Classifications
post by niplav · 2024-02-15T12:58:50.626Z · LW · GW · 0 commentsContents
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One might think all we do is stamp-collecting.
- Mathematics
- Classification of simple finite groups
- Classification of manifolds and surfaces
- Regular polytopes
- Elementary cellular automata
- Symmetry groups
- Classification of reversible bit operations
- Also Post's lattice
- Complexity classes and their relations
- Stability theory
- Poincaré maps of linear autonomous systems
- Game theory
- Classification [? · GW] of normal-form games
- Physics
- Standard Model
- Classifies all fundamental particles
- Cosmology
- Stellar classification
- Galaxy classification
- Orbital mechanics
- Lagrange points
- Different types of orbits
- Standard Model
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Phylogenetic tree of life
- Linnean taxonomy
- Classification of viruses, e.g. the ICTV classification
- Various schemes for biomes, e.g. the Holdridge life zones
- Earth science
- Geologic time scale
- Cloud genera
- Soil classification: USDA soil taxonomy
- Classifications of snow and snowflakes
- Classification of minerals, separated beautifully into:
- Also meteorites
- Trewartha and Köppen climate classifications
- Linguistics
- Medicine
- Medical classification: ICD-10
- Psychiatric classification: DSM-5
- Blood types
- Psychology
- Culture
- Music
- Musical genres
- Musical instruments, especially percussion instruments
- Food
- Music
- Meditation
- Dewey Decimal classification
A classification of classifications, if you will.
Sporadic elements include classifications of cars, demons, fairies, and swords.
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