I Do we need to think in some other way?

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The discussion highlights a critical perspective on human understanding, suggesting that despite advancements, there is a fundamental aspect being overlooked. It questions whether current methods of thinking, particularly in mathematics and measurement, are limiting human potential. The conversation leans towards philosophical considerations rather than practical solutions, indicating a lack of consensus on how to approach the topic meaningfully. Participants acknowledge the freedom to think differently but recognize that the prevailing systems remain unchallenged. Ultimately, the thread concludes that the topic is too broad for a focused discussion.
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"Oh, those big-headed humans, oh. They think they're doing all right, but they're not. They are forgotting one simple factor, and they won't discover it never. Despite all the efforts to know everything, to try to build anything, if they're forgotting "this" fact, they won't..."

What do you think about that? Do you think, we, humans must think in some other way. Do you think the way as we do meassures, as we work with numberst must change if we want to understand more? We might be our limit...
 
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This is more philosophy than math. Everyone is free to think for themselves and to create their own ways of using numbers etc, but because the current system keeps working I guess nobody has found a better one :P
 
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