Is it normal to live in a paradox?

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago | pl

    True, but there is no logical justification for infinity so its like making an argument for something that you're assuming in that argument. But thats all of existentialism.

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    • dude_Jones
      10 years ago | pl

      Logical justification? I'll accept empirical justification. Why don't you philosophers talk about 2.7 Kelvin black-body radiation.

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      Kid1: Nah nah. The highest number is a googolplex.

      Kid2: Oh yeh, I know a higher number. googolplex + 1.

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      • [Old Memory]
        10 years ago | pl

        Alright mr. math/hard-science guy, use empirical data to prove that you aren't dreaming right now.

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        • dude_Jones
          10 years ago | pl

          I do math problems, therefore I exist. But could math problems in my dreams be twisted by a Great Deceiver? Furthermore, would the Ultimate Force of the Universe (we'll say "the Great Mathematician" for the sake of argument) allow him to deceive to this extent? How do I even know an Ultimate Force of the Universe even exists?

          Ontological argument: If I conceive of perfection that does not exist, it is no longer perfect. The Great Mathematician then strikes down the evil deceiver, and I proceed knowing my 2.7 kelvin data is good stuff.

          BTW, this whole thing was a pretty quick realization - Shakespeare had some really cool language about dreams.

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