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= The Universal Function in IfNot Language = == Overview == The IfNot language explores the concept of a universal function that evaluates logical statements regardless of their content. The basic premise is that by chaining conditionals together, one can construct logical statements that yield truth values irrespective of the subject matter. == Core Concept == The fundamental idea revolves around accepting two string inputs, A and B, which represent conditions in a hypothetical world. The evaluation of these strings does not rely on their actual content; rather, it is the structure of the logical statements that dictates the truth value. === Example Usage === Consider the following scenario: - Input: A = "It is raining" - Input: B = "I like bananas" A simple program could evaluate the truth of a constructed statement using nested conditionals: - Output: "true" or "false" For instance: ```if(A, B, if A, if A, if B, B if A, not A)``` This would process the conditions to yield a definitive truth value based on the logical relationships defined within the inputs. == Chaining Conditionals == The language allows for the combination of multiple conditionals into complex structures. This can be illustrated with a hypothetical chain of conditions: - if a monkey is at my house - if I have an umbrella - if it is raining By constructing these statements with logical operators, one can create extensive chains that appear nonsensical yet adhere to logical parsing. === Recursive Examples === An illustration of recursive looping can be found in constructing statements akin to Brainfuck loops: - if it is raining - if a monkey is at my house - if I do not have an umbrella These can create logical cycles that allow for iterative evaluation based on the set conditions. == Conclusion == The IfNot language aims to explore the intersection of logic and computation by illustrating that the truth value of statements can be derived from their structural relationships rather than their semantic content. This approach leads to a versatile framework for generating complex logical expressions mimicking various scenarios without being constrained by their specific semantic meanings.
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