When I say “mathematical logic” – I refer to Classical Aristotelian logic. Currently, there are different branches of mathematical logic. Fuzzy logic would be most notable example. I’m yet to see any reasonable application of all those complex disciplines to solve ANY real-life problem. If you need kill some time with “brain exercise” – just… Continue reading Probability and Logic
Category: Epistemology
Slavery and modern world
Slavery has been practiced in many cultures, and nations. The specific forms were quite differed in different systems and in different times. The more-less standard definition of the slavery is “the condition in which one person is owned as property by another”. That is a very vague and misleading definition. Does slaveowner have to be… Continue reading Slavery and modern world
Body and Soul
It’s a very old believe that body and soul are totally separate entities. A very strong conviction of many humans. Most modern religions proclaim that body and soul are completely separate substances, and have nothing to do with each other. Today majority of people like to say that they “believe in science”. (I don’t actually… Continue reading Body and Soul
Statistical models
Everything in mathematical models have roots in Plato’s true reality of Realm of Forms. According to Plato the Forms are abstract, perfect, unchanging concepts or ideals that transcend time and space; they exist in the Realm of Forms. In simpleton terms “Realm of Forms” is pure abstract mathematics. The real world is just a “shadow”… Continue reading Statistical models
Predictions and Decisions
Humans are natural forecasters. We find predictive patterns pretty much everywhere. It’s a natural basis for our survival. If humans are good at anything it would be predictive patterns and accumulation of knowledge. Entire science body is about ability to explain the world around us and forecast future events. Predictions might be roughly categorized into… Continue reading Predictions and Decisions
Numbers
Number is a fundamental concept in mathematics that does not have a formal definition. The usual tenet sounds like “it’s the thing that we use to count, and measure”. Most mathematicians take it as a given and move ahead without much interest or thought about the subject. Isaac Newton thought about mathematics as God’s laws.… Continue reading Numbers