Re: Thoughts on time and space


"Al Zenner" <azen@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Xns97058A787791Fzsp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> "brodix" <brodix@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
> news:1131213058.381603.95550@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
>
> > Dirk,
> >
> > There is no math God. Math is a language, just like any other. It is
> > the technical language of logic. Its words, symbols and signs are
> > abstractions and approximations of reality, not the essence of it. Just
> > as "cat, or "flower" don't refer to any Platonic essential model, of
> > which all manifestations are imperfect copies, so too are the symbols
> > of math generally accepted concepts, which are subject to evolution and
> > re-interpretation and refinement over the years, not essential models
> > of reality.
>
> You are, unfortunately, in the wrong newsgroup. Usenet is not a good
> forum for polishing ideas. I think you've set your feet on an
> interesting path and you have the potential to do something worthwhile
> with the subject matter because thus far you've not demonstrated being
> in lockstep with people who think time is a simple tool. You will, in
> sci.physics, be torn to shreds for your efforts if you continue here
> despite the fact that there are those like me who would appreciate
> being onlookers as your growing insight is vocalized.
>
> Best of luck in your endeavors.

Yes, unfortunately physicists define time as what they read
on a clock. If he wants something more "profound", he will
have to go to some sort of armchair philosophy newsgroup
where people are less hindered by knowledge of physics.
I have though of pointing him to some other newsgroup a
few times, but I didn't want to insult him :-)

Dirk Vdm


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