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Pure and Applied Geometry - Understanding the Continuum - Universal Hyperbolic Geometry 20

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Explore the fundamental distinction between pure and applied geometry in this 39-minute lecture from the Universal Hyperbolic Geometry series. Delve into the relationship between rational and decimal numbers, challenging the notion that real numbers accurately model the continuum. Examine the logical shortcomings of common mathematical concepts like the square root of 2, pi, and e. Discover a more sensible approach to understanding the hierarchy of continuums, based on rational numbers and concrete constructions. Learn about the differences between exact and approximate solutions in geometry, using examples of circles, lines, and polynomial curves. Gain insights into the continuum problem and its significance in mathematics.

Syllabus

Circles, lines, rational numbers, real numbers
Errett Bishop quote; Pure Geometry and Applied Geometry compared
Pure Geometry|rational numbers :: Applied Geometry|decimal numbers; rational number framework
Decimal numbers
infinite decimals
Applied mathematicians; rough decimal
example; look at pixels
rough or exact solutions of a polynomial curve, Fermat curve
unit circle
Continuum Problem: To understand the hierarchy of continuums THANKS to EmptySpaceEnterprise


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