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Hmm, do you know the 'The Jewel Net of Indra'?
Zeno's motion paradoxes can be resolved by substituting finite-sized points for geometric points, eliminating the notion of infinite divisibility in space. The discussion highlights four key paradoxes: the stadion paradox, arrow paradox, dichotomy paradox, and Achilles paradox, each demonstrating the complexities of discrete versus continuous interpretations of space and time. Participants agree that Zeno's assumptions about the atomic nature of time and the continuous nature of space lead to contradictions, ultimately asserting that if spacetime is continuous, the paradoxes dissolve. The conclusion emphasizes that "paradox" signifies a challenging concept rather than an impossibility.
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Nothing, well written, in a philosophy forum, should be considered "nutso", especailly not the expression, simply, of idea/concepts/and/or/thoughts...so don't worry bout that..Originally posted by UltraPi1
You might find this a little nutso, but I think the whole purpose of the universe is to count (create) the finite empty spaces of an infinite space. This process is ongoing and will take forever to complete. Keep in mind that I consider existence to be purely conceptual. There are no physical entities. They only come across to you as being that way.
So your existence is a hodge podge of conceptually discrete empty spaces, and each space acts in accordance with our known physical (conceptual) laws.