Reexamination of fundamental mathematical concepts

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The discussion revolves around a reexamination of fundamental mathematical concepts presented in a PDF document. Participants are engaging with the ideas proposed, questioning the validity of the foundational principles and exploring alternative reasoning frameworks.

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  • One participant critiques the theory, arguing that it fails due to its contradictory foundation, where "x" is said to define both "something" and "nothing," leading to invalid mathematical analysis.
  • Another participant challenges the critique by suggesting that the theory employs an "included-middle reasoning" rather than the traditional excluded-middle reasoning, proposing that this perspective is necessary for understanding the concepts presented.
  • A request for clarification on the "stratification of relations" within the proposed system is made, indicating a desire for deeper exploration of the theoretical framework.
  • Links to additional documents are provided by the original poster to further elaborate on their ideas and concepts.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the foundational principles of the proposed theory, with some challenging its validity while others defend its reasoning framework. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

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Participants have not reached consensus on the validity of the foundational concepts, and there are unresolved questions about the implications of the proposed reasoning frameworks.

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Hi,

In the attached address ( http://www.geocities.com/complementarytheory/M_E.pdf ) you can find my reexamination of fundamental mathematical concepts.

Please read all of it before you air your view about it.

Thank you,

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My thoughts... your theory fails by virture of its foundation.

To say that "x" defines "something" but also that "x" defines "nothing" renders further mathematical analysis under those conditions impossible.
It's much like my saying that "x" equals "1" but also equals "0" , so any equations using that standard can be multi-interpreted, thus rendering those equations invalid, pointless and of no use.
 
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Hi pallidin,

Can you see beyond the 0 XOR 1 excluded-middle reasoning?

In this pdf I use an included-middle reasoning where x is a GENERAL notation for any concept.

If you try to force the excluded-middle reasoning on what is written in my pdf, then you don't give yourself any chance to be able to understand it.

So, please give youself the chance, put aside your excluded-middle reasoning and try to read it again with an open mind until the end of it, before you air your view about it.

Thank you,

WWW
 
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Can you see beyond the 0 XOR 1 excluded-middle reasoning?

What is the stratification of relations in your system?
 
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