Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
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Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
It is an artifice.impermanence wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 12:15 pm Reality is a slippery slope indeed. And assumptions are just that. It seems unlikely that the first math equation we are taught, 1 + 1 = 2, is only correct under a specific set of assumptions that are easily proven false.
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
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There are no circles. In fact since the universe is a 3 dimensional landscape in constant motion through time, there are no 2 diminsional shapes of any kind.
But even when it comes to 3D shapes nothing is constant or perfect so there are also no cubes and spheres either.
It would seem obvious enough that maths and maths concepts are only approximations and that the entire system upon which it is based; numbers, measurements and quantities is faulty since we have irrational numbers.
There are no straight lines, no points, or surfaces. They are but conveniences for the us, to help us describe the world in ideal ways.
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
impermanence wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 12:15 pm Reality is a slippery slope indeed. And assumptions are just that. It seems unlikely that the first math equation we are taught, 1 + 1 = 2, is only correct under a specific set of assumptions that are easily proven false.
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
I recommend that the next time you go to a store and buy something, such that there is two dollars in change from what you give them (like if the total bill is $3 and you hand them a five dollar bill, or if the total bill is $8 and you hand them a ten dollar bill, etc.), and when the cashier hands a one dollar bill, and another one dollar bill, that you complain and demand to speak with the manager and refuse to leave because they did not give you two dollars in change.
Use your argument and insist that they really give you 2 dollars, and refuse to accept the one dollar and the other one dollar, for the reason given in your post. Refuse to leave and demand that the police are called to deal with the issue.
And the next time you find a store advertising 2 for the price of 1, go and complain and talk to the manager about them not really giving you two of anything, and demand that they give you two and refuse to leave until they give you two. Demand that the police are called to get them to honor their agreement.
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
Jack, what is your point?Jack D Ripper wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 9:02 pm I recommend that the next time you go to a store and buy something, such that there is two dollars in change from what you give them (like if the total bill is $3 and you hand them a five dollar bill, or if the total bill is $8 and you hand them a ten dollar bill, etc.), and when the cashier hands a one dollar bill, and another one dollar bill, that you complain and demand to speak with the manager and refuse to leave because they did not give you two dollars in change.
Use your argument and insist that they really give you 2 dollars, and refuse to accept the one dollar and the other one dollar, for the reason given in your post. Refuse to leave and demand that the police are called to deal with the issue.
And the next time you find a store advertising 2 for the price of 1, go and complain and talk to the manager about them not really giving you two of anything, and demand that they give you two and refuse to leave until they give you two. Demand that the police are called to get them to honor their agreement.
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Yes, that is one way of looking at it - numbers and concepts are false precepts of reality.Sculptor1 wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 5:27 pm There are no integers in reality.
There are no circles. In fact since the universe is a 3 dimensional landscape in constant motion through time, there are no 2 diminsional shapes of any kind.
But even when it comes to 3D shapes nothing is constant or perfect so there are also no cubes and spheres either.
It would seem obvious enough that maths and maths concepts are only approximations and that the entire system upon which it is based; numbers, measurements and quantities is faulty since we have irrational numbers.
There are no straight lines, no points, or surfaces. They are but conveniences for the us, to help us describe the world in ideal ways.
Problem is - is that there is no provable reality to begin with - Only a conceptual matrix.
Prove an existent and consistent state of reality - You can't, it doesn't exist.
So all we have is the matrix and can only describe it symbolically.
The importance of this symbology should not be over or under rated as it is 'relative'.
I have argued in the past that Einstein's 'theory of Relativity' actually altered reality itself
- the counter argument was that it only showed reality in fuller light and the reality itself did not change.
Of course what does that mean - Since reality can not be fully defined or proven - the actual concepts of reality becomes part of its essence, what it is for this moment in time - which of course is always changing - Or should I say 'probably' always changing
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
How many fingers do you have? Are they all identical? The notion that counting requires items to be identical in every way is clearly false.impermanence wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 12:15 pm Reality is a slippery slope indeed. And assumptions are just that. It seems unlikely that the first math equation we are taught, 1 + 1 = 2, is only correct under a specific set of assumptions that are easily proven false.
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
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That might be a problem for you, but it is not a problem for what I said.UniversalAlien wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 11:46 pmYes, that is one way of looking at it - numbers and concepts are false precepts of reality.Sculptor1 wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 5:27 pm There are no integers in reality.
There are no circles. In fact since the universe is a 3 dimensional landscape in constant motion through time, there are no 2 diminsional shapes of any kind.
But even when it comes to 3D shapes nothing is constant or perfect so there are also no cubes and spheres either.
It would seem obvious enough that maths and maths concepts are only approximations and that the entire system upon which it is based; numbers, measurements and quantities is faulty since we have irrational numbers.
There are no straight lines, no points, or surfaces. They are but conveniences for the us, to help us describe the world in ideal ways.
Problem is - is that there is no provable reality to begin with - Only a conceptual matrix.
Maths in internally faulty. You have no need to consult reality to find problems with it.
Why do you ask?
Prove an existent and consistent state of reality - You can't, it doesn't exist.
Um... You can't say anything definite about reality except you think there is a matrix. You are contradicting yourself.
So all we have is the matrix and can only describe it symbolically.
empty hyperbole
The importance of this symbology should not be over or under rated as it is 'relative'.
Have fun with that.
I have argued in the past that Einstein's 'theory of Relativity' actually altered reality itself
- the counter argument was that it only showed reality in fuller light and the reality itself did not change.
Not remotely relevant to my point
Of course what does that mean - Since reality can not be fully defined or proven - the actual concepts of reality becomes part of its essence, what it is for this moment in time - which of course is always changing - Or should I say 'probably' always changing
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
You have that precisely backwards.Marvin_Edwards wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 11:46 pmHow many fingers do you have? Are they all identical? The notion that counting requires items to be identical in every way is clearly false.impermanence wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 12:15 pm Reality is a slippery slope indeed. And assumptions are just that. It seems unlikely that the first math equation we are taught, 1 + 1 = 2, is only correct under a specific set of assumptions that are easily proven false.
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
It is not fingers that are at fault but pretending that all fingers are equal to one.
Fingers are different the problem is with the counting.
Fingers, oranges, apples - all are unique. No two oranges have the same weight or structure. Saying to have two oranges is just an apporximation, yet maths says 1=1, when this is not empirically true of ANY thing in the universe.
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This is a matter of mathematical notation. If something is measured in the same units, then, for the purposes of calculation, we can drop the units. If, in a mathematical text, no units are given, it is assumed that the units are the same for all the numbers.impermanence wrote: ↑December 7th, 2020, 12:15 pm Reality is a slippery slope indeed. And assumptions are just that. It seems unlikely that the first math equation we are taught, 1 + 1 = 2, is only correct under a specific set of assumptions that are easily proven false.
I believe everyone reading this can agree that all points in the Universe are unique, that is, each occupies a space that is subject to unique forces. Therefore, each object, no matter how similar it may appear to another, is not similar.
Therefore, how can "2" of anything exist?
We mean
1a + 1a = 2a
and for the sake of brevity, write
1 + 1 = 2
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
You just need to decide on the unit of counting.
A unit like "fruit" is readily countable, even if you're counting apples, oranges, bananas, etc.
Of course, you could say that 1 banana + 1 apple does not 1 orange make. But in that case, you're adding 1a + 1b, not 1f + 1f.
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Re: Why 1 + 1 does not equal 2
No.baker wrote: ↑December 8th, 2020, 10:03 amYou just need to decide on the unit of counting.
A unit like "fruit" is readily countable, even if you're counting apples, oranges, bananas, etc.
Of course, you could say that 1 banana + 1 apple does not 1 orange make. But in that case, you're adding 1a + 1b, not 1f + 1f.
Orange A and Orange B. Make Orange A and Orange B. Since Orange A = Orange B is FALSE. You cannot apply 1+1=2, since 1+1=2 relies on 1=1
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