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Cicada 3301 – solution (2022)


A few years ago a secret society appeared on the internet. Its activity takes place on the pages of the dark web, the messages of its member...

In another issue of Paradox you can see its description: "While the exact origin of the MUMS logo is shrouded in mystery, the inspiration it drew on is obvious, merging as it does two of the most well-known mathematical concepts: the symbol for infinity and the Mobius band." You’ve also probably seen photos of Julian Assange, the founder and public face of the website, which appeared on the front cover of newspapers worldwide following the recent leak of the ’Afghan War Logs’. The president of the community at the time recalls that Julian would willingly engage MUMS members in all manner of discussions, "whether it be on mathematics homework, philosophy, art or politics."

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