RE: Numbers

From: <chales1.domain.name.hidden>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 9:34:10 +1100

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> Georges Quénot wrote:
>
> > That too can be discussed. It is not so sure that there
> > exist a set of equations of which a HP universe would
> > be a solution, especially if this universe must also
> > include a counterpart of me.
>
> As I have pointed out, there is bound to be an equation to which
> any given number is the solution.
>

Could I draw your attention to the work of Gregoryt Chaitin?

He has proven beyond doubt, using Godellian arguments, that some numbers or intrinsically random .ie. that there is NO formulaic prescription that will reach that number from any starting point.

It might help.

cheers
colin hales
 


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