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| | Kuhn noted that as paradigms reach their breaking point, there is a divergence of opinions between scientists about what the important evidence is, or what even counts as evidence. This has come to pass in the debate over whether dark matter or modified gravity is a better interpretation of the acceleration discrepancy problem. It sometimes...
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| | [AI summary] The text explores Zeno's paradoxes, particularly focusing on the concept of continuity and its implications for motion. Zeno's arguments, such as the 'Achilles and the Tortoise' and the 'Arrow' paradox, challenge the notion of motion by suggesting that motion is impossible due to the infinite divisibility of space and time. The text also discusses how Aristotle attempts to resolve these paradoxes by emphasizing the continuous nature of time and space, allowing for the possibility of motion despite infinite divisibility. The discussion highlights the philosophical and mathematical implications of these paradoxes and their relevance to understanding motion and continuity.
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| | [AI summary] The review of 'Capital as Power' by Bichler and Nitzan explores their theory of capitalism as a dynamic system of power accumulation and creorder. The book is praised for its engaging narrative, historical insights, and integration of diverse theoretical frameworks. Key themes include the quantification of power through markets, the role of creorder in shaping political systems, and the analysis of economic indicators over time. The review highlights the book's strengths in providing a framework for understanding capitalist logics and its potential for mathematical modeling using statistical mechanics. The reviewer recommends the book for its depth and content, despite its length, and suggests a middle way of reading the first chapter and additi...
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| In his letter to the Romans, after the Apostle Paul describes the gospel as "the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes," he gives us some sobering news. There is not one person who isn't ungodly...