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Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics

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In sci.physics benj <nobody@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 02/24/2017 03:00 PM, jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:
>> In sci.physics benj <nobody@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> On 02/23/2017 06:27 PM, Odd Bodkin wrote a bunch of blather as usual:
>>>> I've heard repeatedly from some of the more ignorant posters on this
>>>> group that mathematics is not central for physics. Usually they say this
>>>> to have an excuse for avoiding something they find difficult.
>>>>
>>>> Mathematics has several functions for a physicist:
>>>
>>> Snip blather.
>>>
>>> 1. Mathematics is PURE fantasy. It has NO basis in reality.
>>>
>>> 2. Any connection between mathematics and reality is simply assumed
>>> dogma. Mathematics is not more real than reality.
>>>
>>> 3. theories may be written in the language of mathematics but theories
>>> are NEVER correct. Science is NEVER "settled" (No matter what the
>>> "climate change" fraudsters may tell you)
>>>
>>> 4. Using mathematics in science to deduce new theories is CERTAIN to
>>> fail because it has been mathematically proved that there are things
>>> that are true in mathematics that mathematics CANNOT prove to be true!
>>>
>>> 5. Even a computer is limited in complexity level of mathematics it can
>>> calculate leaving vast areas of "truth" untouched.
>>>
>>> 6. The analogy between mathematics and reality can be useful but it is
>>> by no means certain. EACH analogy must be tested to see if it is true.
>>> There is NO guarantee it will be and in fact often it is NOT!
>>>
>>> 7. And lastly, education experts have determined that nobody ever uses
>>> mathematics once they get out of school which is why it is being removed
>>> from the curriculum just like cursive writing which texting has rendered
>>> useless.
>>
>> Does benj really believe this inane crap or is he just posting it to
>> get his troll fix?
>>
>>
> If you are so smart, chimp, then why don't you show us what you think is 
> wrong and show me the error of my ways. Bet you can't.

What is wrong is either you are a raving kook or a troll desperate
for attention.


-- 
Jim Pennino

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Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-23 17:27 -0600
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "Ross A. Finlayson" <ross.finlayson@gmail.com> - 2017-02-23 19:23 -0800
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Serg Io <invliad@invalid.com> - 2017-02-23 21:35 -0600
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <nobody@yahoo.com> - 2017-02-24 06:20 -0500
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Serg Io <invliad@invalid.com> - 2017-02-24 06:22 -0600
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics mlwozniak@wp.pl - 2017-02-23 23:02 -0800
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <nobody@yahoo.com> - 2017-02-24 05:28 -0500
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-24 20:00 +0000
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <nobody@gmail.com> - 2017-02-25 03:19 -0500
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-25 17:48 +0000
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Bret Noss <osotr@rwtropsws.org> - 2017-02-25 18:41 +0000
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-25 19:07 +0000
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Bret Noss <osotr@rwtropsws.org> - 2017-02-25 19:35 +0000
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-25 13:34 -0600
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <benj@nobody.net> - 2017-02-25 17:01 -0500
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-25 22:21 +0000
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <benj@nobody.net> - 2017-02-25 17:56 -0500
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-26 01:22 +0000
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <benj@nobody.net> - 2017-02-25 21:18 -0500
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2017-02-26 02:58 +0000
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-26 15:44 -0600
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <nobody@gmail.com> - 2017-02-26 22:45 -0500
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-27 07:22 -0600
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics benj <benj@nobody.net> - 2017-02-27 16:53 -0500
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics JanPB <filmart@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 14:41 -0800
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Robert Winn <rbwinn3@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 03:45 -0800
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Robert Winn <rbwinn3@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 03:48 -0800
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 07:33 -0600
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Robert Winn <rbwinn3@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 06:50 -0800
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 10:09 -0600
  Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics kenseto <setoken@att.net> - 2017-02-24 06:27 -0800
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-24 09:14 -0600
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics mlwozniak@wp.pl - 2017-02-24 07:42 -0800
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics kenseto <setoken@att.net> - 2017-02-24 12:44 -0800
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-25 13:34 -0600
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics moroney@world.std.spaamtrap.com (Michael Moroney) - 2017-02-27 16:35 +0000
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics moroney@world.std.spaamtrap.com (Michael Moroney) - 2017-02-24 17:40 +0000
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics kenseto <setoken@att.net> - 2017-02-24 12:45 -0800
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics moroney@world.std.spaamtrap.com (Michael Moroney) - 2017-02-27 07:10 +0000
  Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-24 07:11 -0800
    Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-25 20:08 +1100
      Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-25 02:47 -0800
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Dirk Van de moortel <dirkvandemoortel@hotspam.not> - 2017-02-25 12:55 +0100
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics John Heath <heathjohn2@gmail.com> - 2017-02-25 11:36 -0800
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-26 15:01 +1100
        Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-26 00:12 +1100
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-26 15:06 +1100
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-26 07:13 -0800
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-27 12:59 +1100
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Ned Latham <nedlatham@woden.valhalla.oz> - 2017-02-27 01:08 +0000
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-27 13:00 +1100
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Ned Latham <nedlatham@woden.valhalla.oz> - 2017-02-27 07:15 +0000
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-27 19:58 +1100
          Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-26 01:08 -0800
            Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-26 20:43 +1100
              Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-26 06:26 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 08:57 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 09:15 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 09:37 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 09:49 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 10:00 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 10:12 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 10:18 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics "David (Lord Kronos Prime) Fuller" <fuller.david@hotmail.com> - 2017-02-26 10:59 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-27 09:57 +1100
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-27 00:42 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-27 20:10 +1100
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-27 12:05 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics Sylvia Else <sylvia@not.at.this.address> - 2017-02-28 12:24 +1100
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-27 18:11 -0800
                Re: Why should I learn mathematics to understand physics matt.rush200@outlook.com - 2017-02-27 18:00 -0800

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