Math the universal language

The Beadlingism of Math
Math is a good tool. But it can be used to define a relationship that has no relationship to reality. In the hands of someone that cannot differentiate between the two realms will surely make statements that extend far beyond reality. It is therefore not a good tool to use in an attempt establish the truth or the validity of a concept.

 

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Yes but, more times than not it is used to define a relationship between events that actually take place in this reality.

This is why certain professional standards are imposed on those who are proposing new insights into what should be considered reality. The intention of these standards is to standardize the research that goes into deciphering some semblance of certainty; even if that means more uncertainty.

This depends on the concept one tries to validate. Any person trying to demolish a pillar of (ADD INSTITUTION HERE) will be met with more scrutiny than someone merely applying mortar to it. What I mean is, any new pillar has to be able to carry the weight of whatever the old one was supporting. This is just how it's always been.
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Your title brought this question to mind: Could we (humans) have deciphered this "universal language" without the invention of the Hindu numerical system?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_numerals

 

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