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mirror man
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since 2001-01-08

Posts 814

0 posted 2002-03-29 05:40 AM

peano's postulate

I am the other
and I will now speak.

Peano's postulate states:
1 is a positive integer,
and every positive integer
has a unique positive integer
as its successor,
no positive integer has 1 as its successor,
and if the successor of A
equals the successor of B,
then A = B.
From which comes the set
of all positive integers.

Thus, the liar states:
Everything I say is a lie.

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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

1 posted 2002-03-29 06:49 AM

hmm, I love Math..but not sure I get this one...still thinking on it
*s
M

mirror man
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since 2001-01-08

Posts 814

2 posted 2002-03-29 01:52 PM

nakdthoughts -- the first part is used to prove the set of positive integers; since the set is infinite, it cannot be listed and must be proven logically. "Everything I say is a lie" is not infinite, is not logical, and cannot be proven. The middle part is illogical. The second part is used to prove the validity of an equation such as n(n+1)= n + n squared; since this set is also infinite, it must be proven. I like math too. Thank you.

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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-03-29 07:54 PM

BRAVO!!! Yes, I think it is indeed very safe to say that every number can be an integer that is whole, the variables sometimes tend to confuse me but I can agree with this theory the mathematician said in your words! (big hugggssssss) This is powerfully thought-provoking, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

mirror man
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since 2001-01-08

Posts 814

4 posted 2002-03-30 12:01 PM

Noah -- Haha! yes, that would be a very safe assumption. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I am learning a lot about different view points. Thank you.

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