What seems certain is that Pythagoras developed the idea of mathematical logic. He realized that numbers exist independently of the tangible world and therefore their study was untainted by inaccuracies of perception. This meant he could discover truths which were independent of opinion of prejudice and which were more absolute than any previous knowledge.
Romantics might like to think of themselves as being composed of stardust. Cynics might prefer to think of themselves as nuclear waste. - Simon Singh
Romantics might like to think of themselves as being composed of stardust. Cynics might prefer to think of themselves as nuclear waste.
- Simon Singh
All that was required to measure the planet was a man with a stick and a brain. In other words, couple an intellect with some experimental apparatus … - Simon Singh
All that was required to measure the planet was a man with a stick and a brain. In other words, couple an intellect with some experimental apparatus …
What seems certain is that Pythagoras developed the idea of mathematical logic. He realized that numbers exist independently of the tangible world an… - Simon Singh
What seems certain is that Pythagoras developed the idea of mathematical logic. He realized that numbers exist independently of the tangible world an…
We are 13.7 billion light-years from the edge of the observable universe, That's a good estimate with well-defined error bars, Scientists say it's tr… - Simon Singh
We are 13.7 billion light-years from the edge of the observable universe, That's a good estimate with well-defined error bars, Scientists say it's tr…
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