because “+” is not an appropriate operator
Which boils down to “math works for the situations in which it works”.
The math works regardless, it simply doesn’t apply to every situation.
A correct map of Michigan will remain correct whether you’re trying to find your way through Michigan or Taiwan.
Well, I have this thing, let’s call it htam, it says 1 + 1 = 1. Works for ink blobs perfectly well.
Actually, you know what, it works regardless, it simply doesn’t apply to every situation.
Applying maths is physics. Physical untruth can be mathematical truth and vice ver.sa.So they have different epistemologies.
this thing, let’s call it htam, it says 1 + 1 = 1.
I call it 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-element_Boolean_algebra
“math” is just a fancy name for “map”. Some maps do not represent any “real” places.
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Which boils down to “math works for the situations in which it works”.
The math works regardless, it simply doesn’t apply to every situation.
A correct map of Michigan will remain correct whether you’re trying to find your way through Michigan or Taiwan.
Well, I have this thing, let’s call it htam, it says 1 + 1 = 1. Works for ink blobs perfectly well.
Actually, you know what, it works regardless, it simply doesn’t apply to every situation.
Applying maths is physics. Physical untruth can be mathematical truth and vice ver.sa.So they have different epistemologies.
I call it 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-element_Boolean_algebra
“math” is just a fancy name for “map”. Some maps do not represent any “real” places.