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The '''Miraculous catch of fish''' is described both in {{bible ref|Luke|5|1-11}} and {{bible ref|John|21|1-6}}.  It is mathematically significant for illustrating the existence of [[infinity]] or, in [[economics]] terminology, an unlimited [[surplus]].  Logically, the absence of fish throughout the night on one side of the boat does not negate an overabundance of fish on the other side afterwards, so human intuition is proven false by this.  '''''Simply put, infinite happiness is available to anyone at any time, by merely rejecting [[liberal denial]]'''''.
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The '''Miraculous catch of fish''' is described both in {{bible ref|Luke|5|4-10}} and {{bible ref|John|21|1-6}}.  It is mathematically significant for illustrating the existence of [[infinity]] or, in [[economics]] terminology, an unlimited [[surplus]].  Logically, the absence of fish throughout the night on one side of the boat does not negate an overabundance of fish on the other side afterwards, so human intuition is proven false by this.  '''''Simply put, infinite happiness is available to anyone at any time, by merely rejecting [[liberal denial]]'''''.
    
The logic of this miracle '''''is very effective in dealing with [[anxiety]] or regret''''', as the miraculous catch of fish is always nearby.  This illustrates the [[Coase theorem]], by which the most productive use of resources occurs at any given time no matter who has ownership or what occurred in the past.  The concept of [[infinity]] is related here, as everyone is closer to infinite happiness or value than they typically realize.
 
The logic of this miracle '''''is very effective in dealing with [[anxiety]] or regret''''', as the miraculous catch of fish is always nearby.  This illustrates the [[Coase theorem]], by which the most productive use of resources occurs at any given time no matter who has ownership or what occurred in the past.  The concept of [[infinity]] is related here, as everyone is closer to infinite happiness or value than they typically realize.
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The immediacy of the opportunity to convert despair into success is striking.  The situation dramatically turns from hopelessness to greater success than can be handled.  Merely being open to the possibility was all that was required.
 
The immediacy of the opportunity to convert despair into success is striking.  The situation dramatically turns from hopelessness to greater success than can be handled.  Merely being open to the possibility was all that was required.
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== Humor in the account ==
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There is substantial humor in the account of this in the [[Bible]], particularly in the description of it in the [[Gospel of Luke]].  Not only was the catch of fish large, but it caused the nets to begin breaking and ultimately placed the boats at risk of sinking after they were filled with so many fish.
 
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