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weknowbetter
on March 17, 2023
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A growing number of scientists are convinced the f...
Nothing actually moves according to Zeno's paradox.
Ygg2
on March 17, 2023
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Zeno's paradox assumes space is infinitely divisible.
stametseater
on March 18, 2023
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The real number line is infinitely divisible, but you can still move a point along it.
edgyquant
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can you profe to me that the physical space between everything isn’t?
Ygg2
on March 18, 2023
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Planck length.
edgyquant
on March 20, 2023
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Yes I know what was meant and that’s my point. That is not a physical proof but a mathematical abstraction.
kelseyfrog
on March 17, 2023
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they didn't understand limits
Ygg2
on March 18, 2023
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You don't understand physics. Or logic.
Nature doesn't have to obey any particular set of axiom you adopt.
kelseyfrog
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Can you make your point without a personal slight?
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