[AntonioLao]

Euclidean geometry as a branch of fundamental mathematics studies the properties of physical objects at rest, in particular, the study of reposed triangles. First, it asserts that an arbitrary triangle is completely determined if and only if all the three interior angles and all the three bounding sides are known. Second, it also asserts that the measure of the shortest side is opposite the smallest angle, while the longest side is opposite the biggest angle. If these two extremes are known then the measures of the third average mean side and angle become an exercise in triviality.

Applying these two assertions to the measure of the universe, the two extremes naturally become zero and infinity and the biggest angle is 180° while the smallest angle is 0°, the triangle degenerates into a straight line of two rays originating from a common vertex. One is pointing backward in the direction of infinite past. The other is pointing forward in the direction of infinite future. The common vertex becomes a point of spatiotemporal space-time coordinates called the ‘NOW’ or the presence. The “NOW’ is the only reality that can be experienced. Unfortunately, it will remain approximately 20 hours of temporary brief consciousness between intervals of sleeps and awakes. Both requiems lie between the third longest side beyond the infinity of life and death.

Note: This thread is related to Part II on Philosophical Issues of J. D. North’s ‘The Measure of the Universe: A History of Modern Cosmology’, Dover, 1989, New York.