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dleviwing · 08-28-2005, 01:59 PM

Mr nobody;
There was a time when mathematical formalism proved the Sun orbited the Earth. I have never had a problem with the math, only the interpretations of the mathematical terms.

Goedel's theorems relate to the status of our mathematical system, not to the interpretation of the terms. I don't understand your point here. You could say our language has the same problems of incompleteness. As you said, both mathematics and language are human creations.

The mathematics can describe abstract entities, but if these entities do not exist; What good is the math? I prefer mathematics that relate to real physical existence and physical interactions.

As you may have noticed, I do not take the topic nor myself too seriously, I'm glad to see you don't either. M&M is what I call my twin granddaughters. (Monica & Melina)

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dleviwing The Observer Status: Offline Posts: 1,811 Thanks Given: 26 Thanked 185x in 150 Posts Join Date: Jan 2005 Rep Power: 36	08-28-2005, 01:59 PM Mr nobody; There was a time when mathematical formalism proved the Sun orbited the Earth. I have never had a problem with the math, only the interpretations of the mathematical terms. Goedel's theorems relate to the status of our mathematical system, not to the interpretation of the terms. I don't understand your point here. You could say our language has the same problems of incompleteness. As you said, both mathematics and language are human creations. The mathematics can describe abstract entities, but if these entities do not exist; What good is the math? I prefer mathematics that relate to real physical existence and physical interactions. As you may have noticed, I do not take the topic nor myself too seriously, I'm glad to see you don't either. M&M is what I call my twin granddaughters. (Monica & Melina)