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Do you think language is sufficient to model reality (not just physical, but abstract) here? I think not, we can get close, but there exists problems and situa
by corimaith 1y ago
Do you think language is sufficient to model reality (not just physical, but abstract) here?
I think not, we can get close, but there exists problems and situations beyond that, especially in mathematics and philosophy. And I don't a visual medium or combination of is sufficient either, there's a more fundamental, underlying abstract structure that we use to model reality.
- TeMPOraL 1y ago> Do you think language is sufficient to model reality (not just physical, but abstract) here? It's sufficient to the level needed for human intelligence. We're a product of evolution, and we only need as much abstraction as it's required for operational reasons. Modeling reality in a deep, abstract way is something we want to, but not something that was required for our minds to evolve, nor for us to create civilization as it is today.
- viccis 1y ago> Do you think language is sufficient to model reality (not just physical, but abstract) here? After much time trying to accomplish this during the 20th century, the answer was as resounding "no" [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_positivism#Decline_and_legacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_positivism#Decline_and...