Does math have tons of false theories like physics?

In summary, the conversation is discussing the existence of false theories and misconceptions in math compared to physics. The speaker believes that in math, there are no false theories, misconceptions, or examples that are proven false after a long time, unlike in physics. They mention an example of the "equal transit time" theory being taught in high school aerodynamics books for the past 50 years, which has been proven to be completely wrong. They also mention that even Newton's laws are wrong due to Einstein's theory of relativity, but the error is so small that it can still be used with 99.9% accuracy. The speaker concludes that in math, everything is crystal clear and the Pythagorean theorem will always be correct even after
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it seems to me that in math don't exist false theorys,missconcepions or examples where after 200years some theory prove that was false like in physics do...etc
do you know that in most high school aerodynamic books last 50 years lift is explain with "equal transit time" theory which is completely wrong !!
even if look at Newtonw laws ,they are wrong(becuase einstain relativity),fortunately for us error is so small so we can use it in real life situation with 99.9% accuracy
in math evertything is crystal clear , pythagorean theorem will allways be correct even after milinos years...

So does math has misconcepitons ,false theory etc?
 
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Yes. Everything that is taught in science is totally and completely false, and of absolutely no value.
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
it seems to me that in math don't exist false theorys,missconcepions or examples where after 200years some theory prove that was false like in physics do...etc
do you know that in most high school aerodynamic books last 50 years lift is explain with "equal transit time" theory which is completely wrong !!
even if look at Newtonw laws ,they are wrong(becuase einstain relativity),fortunately for us error is so small so we can use it in real life situation with 99.9% accuracy
in math evertything is crystal clear , pythagorean theorem will allways be correct even after milinos years...

So does math has misconcepitons ,false theory etc?
A qualified answer is impossible here, as you didn't explain what a misconception is and what not. And, yes, I am not interested in an answer. You should read about the classification of sciences and what defines it. E.g. there is a significant difference between a descriptive (empirical) and a formal science. There is even a scientific branch philosophy of science or theory of science, which deals with that. And the historic dimension is another important property. Neglecting all these makes your question "substandard".

For a start you might want to read this:
https://chem.tufts.edu/answersinscience/relativityofwrong.htm

This thread is closed, as it lacks a resaonable argumentation.
 

1. What are some examples of false theories in math?

One example is the "proof" of the existence of a largest prime number, which was later found to be flawed. Another example is the "proof" of the Four Color Theorem, which was later shown to be incorrect.

2. How common are false theories in math?

False theories in math are relatively uncommon compared to other fields like physics. This is because math is based on logical reasoning and rigorous proofs, which make it less susceptible to false theories.

3. How are false theories in math discovered?

False theories in math are usually discovered through peer review and rigorous testing. Mathematicians carefully examine and critique each other's work, and any flaws or errors are usually caught and corrected before the theory is accepted.

4. What happens when a false theory is accepted in math?

If a false theory is accepted in math, it can lead to incorrect conclusions and potentially hinder progress in the field. However, because of the rigorous nature of math, false theories are usually corrected and replaced with more accurate ones over time.

5. How can we prevent false theories in math?

To prevent false theories in math, it is important to follow the principles of rigor and peer review. This means carefully examining and critiquing theories before accepting them, and constantly testing and refining them as new evidence and knowledge emerges.

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