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AtheistCrusader

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17. I'm guessing you enjoyed Anathem.

Tue Feb 24, 2015, 12:49 PM

Feb 2015

As to your question, math is a cornerstone to the foundation of science. Be hard pressed to 'do science' without math.

It sounds like you're alluding to pure math that may have a conjecture, but no as-yet discovered proof or practical application. I don't see a problem, since to presuppose any particular pattern MUST have a use, presupposes a designer. I don't, so I don't have a problem with interesting and unreal mathematical conjectures with no apparent proof. One may be found, or not. It may have a use in reality or not.

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Can Science and Mathematics coexist? [View all] stone space Feb 2015 OP

Considering that math is the language of science... DetlefK Feb 2015 #1

Mistitled, a little dated Android3.14 Feb 2015 #2

In addition, I can't for the life of me figure out the connection to religion. cbayer Feb 2015 #3

Not religion per say, but some do... stone space Feb 2015 #9

We often discuss the conflict (or lack thereof) between belief cbayer Feb 2015 #10

Given point (3) in the article, ... stone space Feb 2015 #12

So you are saying that math relies on belief? cbayer Feb 2015 #13

I like the description of mathematics as... stone space Feb 2015 #14

I think it's about hostility in both directions. cbayer Feb 2015 #16

"Atheist fundamentalists think religion is trying to destroy science." trotsky Feb 2015 #19

No, Agnostics think it too. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #26

I think... gcomeau Feb 2015 #20

Do you believe in Fermat's Last Theorem? (nt) stone space Feb 2015 #21

The question makes no sense. gcomeau Feb 2015 #22

Very odd that someone who skepticscott Feb 2015 #23

Ok, I'll rephrase it. stone space Feb 2015 #25

Sigh. gcomeau Feb 2015 #29

How? stone space Feb 2015 #30

The same way I can see 2+2 =4. gcomeau Feb 2015 #31

Divine revelation, perhaps? stone space Feb 2015 #32

Doing. The. Freaking. Math. gcomeau Feb 2015 #33

You are the one claiming... stone space Feb 2015 #34

I simply pointed out the proof existed. gcomeau Feb 2015 #35

That wasn't the question. stone space Feb 2015 #36

If. You. Want. To. Dispute. The. Proof. Do. The. Work. gcomeau Feb 2015 #37

How can I dispute your work? stone space Feb 2015 #38

I didn't write the proof you linked. And now you're *really* playing dumb. -eom gcomeau Feb 2015 #39

I didn't link to a proof. stone space Feb 2015 #41

Allow me to translate gcomeau's responses okasha Feb 2015 #42

Nice try, but gcomeau had it pretty well nailed in post 29 skepticscott Feb 2015 #45

I think they can coexist quite well. stone space Feb 2015 #4

It's a silly question Android3.14 Feb 2015 #5

Thus, goats. trotsky Feb 2015 #6

Congrats. You're seeing what everyone else sees, too. cleanhippie Feb 2015 #7

I feel fairly certain that you are trying to make a point here that cbayer Feb 2015 #8

My math is limited. okasha Feb 2015 #43

As the thread has evolved, I have gotten a somewhat better understanding cbayer Feb 2015 #46

You copied the title from the OP, right? stone space Feb 2015 #11

Oh, bother edhopper Feb 2015 #15

Ah, that's my childhood alter-ego. cbayer Feb 2015 #18

I'm guessing you enjoyed Anathem. AtheistCrusader Feb 2015 #17

Math is fundamental to much of science (no pun intended). Don't see the connection w/ religion here. pinto Feb 2015 #24

Math and Science are the inextricably bound together. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2015 #27

Somehow, I suspect that science would weather the storm. stone space Feb 2015 #44

I refuse to believe in 'imaginary numbers' until someone can proove they are real... n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2015 #28

Oh, jeezus. Iggo Feb 2015 #40