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Topic: On the nature of PROOF, and valuation of "proof-of-" coins (Read 1692 times)

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All in first post is axiomatic truth.

In simplicity lies the beauty of perfection.
Simplicity even with imperfection is beautiful.
Wabi-sabi I suppose.
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From this proposition it will follow, when arithmetical addition has been defined, that 1+1=2.
—Principia Mathematica, Volume I, page 360.
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A mathematical theory is not to be considered complete until you have made it so clear that you can explain it to the first man whom you meet on the street.
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Perfection is when there is no longer anything more to take away.
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Set theory can be viewed as a form of exact theology.
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We used to think that if we knew one, we knew two, because one and one are two. We are finding that we must learn a great deal more about 'and.'
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If it isn't axiomatic you probably shouldn't buy into it, because it likely isn't true, plain and simple.

Be careful out there.
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