Recent content by EmiEmi

The definition of postulate (from Google) is "suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief." It sounds like an assumption, if not what is the difference in mathematics? But if you postulate A, and get Aa result and you...

Part of the OP's quote Isn't the linear system of numbers an assumption and that's what he's attacking here?

I just read the rules since I lurk. Yes, it is fine. I don't see anything saying no as long as you don't use it as your own work. Yea, I lurk so I don't really pay attention to any of it. I'll post the original link of the history forum, but I avoid it in case it provokes a thread close-down...

I lurk and I don't post there. So no worries about copying your posts. I just wanted to understand what they mean and I am not sure what they mean and what better than you guys, I thought.

What about this part?

To the person who posted this, please do explain why. I know it sounds stupid, but please. Thank you.

Here is a quote from a person from another forum (he's not replying to me. I am just a lurker) But since I don't know much about mathematics. I wonder if he's right. Is mathematics an ideology just like Democracy, Communism, etc...? Here is a quote from a person from another forum (he's not...