Number 47: Uncovering Universe's Basic Structure

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The number '47' does not hold any significant meaning in the context of the universe's basic structure, as discussed in the forum. Participants argue that its relevance is more aligned with numerology, which manipulates numbers to derive arbitrary conclusions. The conversation also humorously references the number '42' from science fiction, emphasizing the absurdity of attributing meaning to '47'. Overall, the discussion concludes that '47' lacks scientific basis and is more a product of speculative thinking.

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  • Familiarity with scientific skepticism
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  • Awareness of mathematical manipulation techniques
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Is there a significance of the number '47' in the 'Basic Structure' of the universe? Does this number represents in any way the basis of the structure of the universe?
 
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Well, without it, we wouldn't have anything to come after 46...
 
It's 42, and no, it's just a cheeky science fiction book. It doesn't mean anything.
 
imranyusuf said:
Is there a significance of the number '47' in the 'Basic Structure' of the universe? Does this number represents in any way the basis of the structure of the universe?
It would help if you told us why you think so.

But it sounds a lot like Numerology. This is the dark art of torturing numbers until they'll say anything you want them to.

Proof that the Eiffel tower was actually a gift from aliens comes from the fact that it's height in cubits is exactly equal to the distance to Vega in light years minus the number of leap years since it was forged, not counting French statutory holidays.
 

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