[Felix Schrodinger]

Originally Posted by mjgeddes

Theory Summary

The language of science is mathematics. SCTOM assumes that both the *language* (means of describing objective reality) and the *fabric of reality itself* (objects being described) are mathematical in nature. The metaphysical position taken is thus mathematical Platonism - mathematics is the fabric of reality. It follows that any thing at all is simply a manifestation of mathematics.

Hi MJ
Surprised you didn't call it 'M Theory'

I once read three strategies which all covered the same subject and all were considered complete by the authors in that they satisfied the stated objectives. The first had used maps and diagrams to prove his point with a little arithmetic and some text. The second had written a tome with a small amount of numerical analysis but no maps or diagrams. The third produced a short text with one map and an enormous appendix consisting of tabular analysis based on equations which demonstrated the economic benefits of his proposals.

This (personal) story is reminiscent of the Hindu parable of the blind men describing the elephant but comes from a different direction. We all have a preferred method for absorbing information or for using it in communication with others. My own preference is for a balanced mixture of descriptive text supported by illustration and analysis. The written word, maths, geometry, illustration and even photography all work best in an optimal admixture.

Your theory is based on a premise that Maths underlies reality but I find this somewhat disturbing. In my understanding maths is a numerical method of explaining the quantitative aspects of a proposition but it is not necessary for a theory to be successful - evolution being probably the best example. Of late, due to the marriage of moderen mathematics with theoretical physics, we have become accustomed to the equations driving the understanding. Whilst it has it's place, Maths is just a part of the picture and I would not wish to base my understanding of reality on it alone.

regards
Felix