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Old 01-21-2004, 03:23 PM   #18 (permalink)
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From this point of view, we define things by what the are "not". The definitions are a limiting factor, and depend on the commonality of experience of the reader. From a different point of view an apple might not be an apple any more than a 1 might not be a 2.
Here is something to consider. Zero and Infinity. Obviously two different things. However, when dealing with math, the application of either one has a neutral effect on the equation. One is too small to be invasive the other too large. So if a person did not have a commonality of experience they might agree that Zero=Infinity.
And that can't be right, can it?
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