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Re: Problems with science and metaphysics
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:14:20 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton writes:
> > Can't say that I'm any great shakes at mathematical theory, but it is viewed
> > as something that would be universal with any advanced society.
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> Exactly. It's universal because it's defined that way. We (humans) defined
> it with very specific rules, so as a result, it's universal, because it's
> clearly defined. The universe, on the other hand, we DIDN'T invent, so we
> kinda have to go figure out what we think the rules are... different realms,
> I think...
No, it's universal because any advanced (I'm speaking extra-terrestrial)
society is going to come up with the exact same rules. Different languages,
different morals, different outlooks, different values, but the math will be
the same.
Bruce
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| (...) I perfectly agree, as was my point, I think-- it's not NECESSARILY wrong, but I *think* it's wrong based on what I've seen... (...) That's kinda what I thought might be happening-- I.E. I'm taking the absolutest of theoretical arguments, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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