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Recent content by quaternion

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    Abstract or Physical?

    In order to get the solution I did, I changed the variable of integration from traditional problems like the pendulum problem. Something is different. My opinion is that the model of time is different. If needed, I can keep going.
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    Abstract or Physical?

    That's fine. Make your case. To help, I'll back up to something simpler. If I integrate force with respect to time I get impulse, which is equivalent to a change in momentum. If I integrate force with respect to distance, I get work, which is equivalent to a change in energy. Momentum and...
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    Types of Questions

    Relationships are complex. I wasn't saying it was God who needs to be protected. Yes, but how is that done? In college I knew a guy who would walk up and down the street where all the college bars were located. Every Friday night he would yell at the drunks that they were going to hell. I...
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    Abstract or Physical?

    I suppose a few comments on elliptic functions are in order. The NIST has extensive resources on elliptic functions available on their website: DLMF: 22 Jacobian Elliptic Functions Section 22.19 (DLMF: 22.19 Physical Applications) lists physical applications. However, it will be readily seen...
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    Types of Questions

    I hoped the example of the complex relationships in a family might serve as a starting point for a discussion. I will add that I didn't intend to imply my analogies explain everyone in a general way. It was just my opinion.
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    Abstract or Physical?

    Yes, though it is typically modeled as such due to the convenience of doing so. Some certification societies require it. The simplest alternative to circular functions are elliptic functions. However, in order to maintain the linear character - the strict periodicity - they must be written in a...
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    Abstract or Physical?

    I don't disagree.
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    Types of Questions

    I tried to explain, but my analogies didn't work for you.
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    Abstract or Physical?

    I'm not there yet. I just wanted to see if you agreed with each of the steps. Assuming that's the case ... Just because a system is periodic doesn't mean that periodicity can be described with simple trig functions. When simple trig functions don't work, the assumption that often follows is...
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    Abstract or Physical?

    Our model of time, then is t = az, where 'a' is constant and 'z' is some discrete counting of periodic events. We also assume a transform from discrete in z to continuous in t. The example I gave (mechanical vibration) is also periodic. We know, with the same certainty we have for our model of...
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    Abstract or Physical?

    The way time is used in models is one implication, and I'm trying to explain that. I hope you don't mind, then, if I spread this out over several posts - do the step by step thing. If it starts to bog down, though, I don't want to destroy what's been a nice conversation. Studying motion means...
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    Let's Create a Universe!

    Trying to prove God doesn't interest me, but there are philosophical discussions I find enjoyable and interesting. I'm not trying to hide my objective or trick anyone - I'll just state it straight out. I'd be interested in exploring what axioms, if accepted, would necessitate a Christian...
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    Which political party should a Christian vote for?

    It is generally accepted that our voting system created the two party system. But I'm not sure different systems would see an end to "strategic voting" as you call it. With that said, I'm currently in favor of building up 3rd parties. Changing the voting system would probably be the least...
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    Quotes from Cyril of Jerusalem about Simon Magus

    Cool pictures. I have some philosophical sentiments for the iconoclasts, but the result went a little too far, and modern churches have lost something by not supporting such artistry. Sorry. Off topic. Nonetheless - cool pictures.
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    What is the difference between philosophy and theology?

    Mmm. True to some extent, but not completely. Take history or the law as an example. Many unbelievers argue these fields from a position (even if never explicitly acknowledged) that they can be approached scientifically. But that is not how those fields operate. If a jury of your peers declares...
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