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The problem is that human languages are not mathematically rigorous, so attempting to say something rigorous in a human language doesn't work. Consider a langu
by dsr_ 4y ago
The problem is that human languages are not mathematically rigorous, so attempting to say something rigorous in a human language doesn't work.
Consider a language where words can express multiple ideas without specifying which idea is meant; further, where new words can be coined without formal definition. (English is one such language.)
I can now pack any quantity of meaning I desire into "This sentence is a gurbell."
QED. Humans are inexact, and communication can be hard.