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11 Apr 2011, 4:55 am

Orwell wrote:

The mathematical formulation of relativity comes from differential geometry.

Einstein continued what Riemann started. if Riemann had lived another 20 years he might have come up with something close to the General Theory of Relativity. Alas, Riemann died young.

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11 Apr 2011, 1:16 pm

Geometry is way to represent things. If representations are gods, then every living individual must be Jesus.

Also, to further back up my claim, the prefix geo- means earth, and the suffix metry- comes from the Greek word for measurement, metri. Therefore, one can think of geometry as simply a tool for the measurement of things on Earth, which is how it is used nowadays for all intents and purposes.

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If I missed something, please tell me, for I do not see the point of calling the very essence of geometrical things a god.
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11 Apr 2011, 6:45 pm

Kmgtpezy wrote:

Geometry is way to represent things. If representations are gods, then every living individual must be Jesus.

Also, to further back up my claim, the prefix geo- means earth, and the suffix metry- comes from the Greek word for measurement, metri. Therefore, one can think of geometry as simply a tool for the measurement of things on Earth, which is how it is used nowadays.

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Hahaa you can tell that to Kepler yourself, if you ever meet that is haaahahaa

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11 Apr 2011, 7:07 pm

Orwell wrote:

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I believe in Geometry, I don't believe in an omnipotent man in the sky who likes beards, and dislikes elastic socks.

Besides, I don't really think that physics is based entirely on geometry. Didn't Einstein try to describe the forces in terms of geometry, and fail?

The mathematical formulation of relativity comes from differential geometry.

Naturally General Relativity is based on geometry. I was referring to his attempt to use ordinary Riemannian geometry to describe the electromagnetic field as a purely geometric occurrence.

Just to put things into perspective;

Geometry

God

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11 Apr 2011, 10:15 pm

ryan93 wrote:

Orwell wrote:

ryan93 wrote:

The mathematical formulation of relativity comes from differential geometry.

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You just made my day. :lol:

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11 Apr 2011, 10:18 pm

Kmgtpezy wrote:

ryan93 wrote:

Orwell wrote:

ryan93 wrote:

The mathematical formulation of relativity comes from differential geometry.

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You just made my day. :lol:

Same here!! !

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11 Apr 2011, 10:21 pm

ryan93 wrote:

Orwell wrote:

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The mathematical formulation of relativity comes from differential geometry.

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lol don't be give then ideas now the Pythagoras is god. Oh btw was that a photo of you?

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12 Apr 2011, 7:05 am

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lol don't be give then ideas now the Pythagoras is god. Oh btw was that a photo of you?

Nah, I doubt they would by it; belief in the theorem has real and tangible benefits. On a side note, If God is Geometry, then would teaching Trig be again the policy of Secularism?

And, no that's not me. My robe is grey, and tattered.

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12 Apr 2011, 9:52 am

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On a side note, If God is Geometry, then would teaching Trig be again the policy of Secularism?

LOL

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12 Apr 2011, 10:09 am

Geometry is God and Pythagoras is His Prophet.

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12 Apr 2011, 10:21 am

And Euler was the second coming

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12 Apr 2011, 10:25 am

ruveyn wrote:

Geometry is God and Pythagoras is His Prophet.

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Physics has better prophets with Hawking, Kaku, and Tyson.

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25 Apr 2011, 4:32 am

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No. Physics is. Geometry is an instance of physics, and math describes it.
You have a physical world. Shapes that represent it, and math to describe it.

Mathematics is not limited to physics and constrained by the whims of physicists; physics is actually a branch of applied mathematics, not the reverse.

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Physics has better prophets with Hawking...

I hate to burst your bubble but, although he is influential in the public perception of physics, Stephen Hawking's actual work is really not particularly influential by comparison with that of physicists like Richard Feynman, Edward Witten, and Sir Roger Penrose.

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25 Apr 2011, 4:53 am

But pencil and paper make maths possible.
ALL HAIL GRAPHITE AND TREES, OUR NEW OVERLORDS. :lol:

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25 Apr 2011, 8:54 am

skafather84 wrote:

ruveyn wrote:

Geometry is God and Pythagoras is His Prophet.

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Physics has better prophets with Hawking, Kaku, and Tyson.

These learned gentlemen are best knows as presenters and showmen. The main work was done by the likes of Feynman and Schwinger (these are the kings of quantum electro-dynamics).

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