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0 pointsmcguire8y ago0 comments

Keep in mind that mathematics is only falsifiable in that sense because it is built entirely on assumptions.

Mathematics isn't really a science.

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I think you've taken Gödel too far.

mcguireOP8y ago

Point me to an experiment that could falsify a mathematical theory. :-)

Exactly. Next thing you know people will be claiming that it's possible to generate ambiguities in any formal system.

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0 pointsmcguire8y ago0 comments

Keep in mind that mathematics is only falsifiable in that sense because it is built entirely on assumptions.

Mathematics isn't really a science.

I think you've taken Gödel too far.

mcguireOP8y ago

Point me to an experiment that could falsify a mathematical theory. :-)

Exactly. Next thing you know people will be claiming that it's possible to generate ambiguities in any formal system.

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