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unstableontology.com
| | www.logicmatters.net
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| | A few people recently have quite independently asked me to recommend some introductory reading on the philosophy of mathematics. I have in fact previously posted here a short list in the 'Five Books' style. But here's a moreexpansive draft list of suggestions. Let's begin with an entry-level book first published twenty years ago but not [...]
| | www.lesswrong.com
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| | Followup to: Anthropic Reasoning in UDT by Wei Dai ...
| | math.andrej.com
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| | [AI summary] The discussion revolves around the philosophical and methodological pluralism in mathematics, emphasizing that mathematics is a human-made construct with historical developments rather than an absolute, universal truth. Key points include the idea that different mathematical frameworks (e.g., classical vs. intuitionistic logic, paraconsistent logic) represent distinct 'worlds' of mathematics, each with its own standards and validity. The conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging these pluralistic perspectives without assuming a single, unifying foundation. It also touches on the role of context, the evolution of mathematical concepts, and the implications of relativism for the future of mathematics. The discussion underscores that ...
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| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2KiG2b5f4 HOPE, 4min, Iceland, Experimental Directed byKnutur Haukstein Olafsson The apocalypse is coming. A lonely and bitter nun seeks for help to let go of her past and finally be free. The lights go out. The lights are turned on. And suddenly there is a change. CLICK HERE- and see full info and more pics...