Finding the Origin of "Perfect Circle" Quote

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The discussion centers on the philosophical and mathematical implications of drawing a perfect circle, with references to Plato's theories. Participants agree that a perfect circle cannot be drawn freehand due to the limitations of human perception and tools, suggesting that all geometric figures exist only as abstract concepts in the mind. The conversation touches on the nature of reality, consciousness, and the idea that perfection is an ideal rather than a tangible reality. Additionally, the discussion explores the relationship between mathematical concepts and physical existence, highlighting differing philosophical views on mathematics. Ultimately, the consensus is that while we can conceptualize perfect shapes, their real-world representations are inherently flawed.
  • #31
I am sure you are RIGHT that PERFETION is impossible because a STRAIGHT without any variance would mean that it would have to be EXACTLY the same hight and width Which AGAIN is an impossiblity...but the THEORETICAL application of a straight line CAN be drawn. The THEOETICAL application of a CURVE can NOT because it is ALWAYS changing direction so it can not even IMAGINED......I hope you can sort of infer my meaning. Although I can be WRONG about this. I THINK it is theoretically impossible to have ANY DRAWING of a perfect circle but NOT theoretically impossible to have a drawing of a perfect straight line segment. BUT PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE to ACTUALLY DRAW......however I certainly can be WRONG about this! I just hope you can sort of get what i am TRYING to say. YOU MAY BE RIGHT and I may be the one who is WRONG.
 
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  • #32
That was awesome dude!
 

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