RE: Mathematics and the Universe
December 30, 2008 at 10:30 am
(This post was last modified: December 30, 2008 at 10:47 am by CoxRox.)
Purple Rabbit, you said:
''it does not necessarily follow from it that mathematical concepts are relevant in the real world.''
Would you not agree that mathematics is still somewhat of a mystery? Its 'nature' for want of a better word, allows for possible 'worlds' or applications 'foreign' to our experience e.g infinity is used in mathematics. Having noted what you are saying, and they are interesting points, how do they tie in with the assertion that 'mathematical objects and rules enjoy an independant existence: they transcend the physical reality that confronts our senses'. (The Mind of God- Paul Davies)?
An example of this 'independant existence' given by Penrose is the Mandelbrot set. Do you have any thoughts on this? Sorry if I've 'missed' your intended points.
''it does not necessarily follow from it that mathematical concepts are relevant in the real world.''
Would you not agree that mathematics is still somewhat of a mystery? Its 'nature' for want of a better word, allows for possible 'worlds' or applications 'foreign' to our experience e.g infinity is used in mathematics. Having noted what you are saying, and they are interesting points, how do they tie in with the assertion that 'mathematical objects and rules enjoy an independant existence: they transcend the physical reality that confronts our senses'. (The Mind of God- Paul Davies)?
An example of this 'independant existence' given by Penrose is the Mandelbrot set. Do you have any thoughts on this? Sorry if I've 'missed' your intended points.
"The eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility"
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
