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> Mathematics as a reflection of reality presumes that there is a pause button on the universe. This sounds more like your personal biases than a fact about ma
by zmgsabst 4y ago
> Mathematics as a reflection of reality presumes that there is a pause button on the universe.
This sounds more like your personal biases than a fact about mathematics.
- hans1729 4y agoI suppose the "as a reflection of reality" is the catch in that phrase. Is π built into the fabric of that which is absolute? Which statements are we able to make about axioms that hold outside of our reference frame?
- zmgsabst 4y agoPi describes relationships and outcomes we see in reality when actions are performed — and that abstract relation explains the commonality in many experiences. Eg, tossing match sticks relates to pi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJVivjuMfWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJVivjuMfWA