Ep 197: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 10 ”The Nature of Mathematics” Part 1: Introduction
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The Nature of Abstract Entities
This chapter explores the existence and nature of abstract entities, such as numbers and computer programs, which are distinct from physical entities. It discusses the concept of dualism and the importance of recognizing the separation between software and hardware, abstract and physical things. The chapter also highlights the distinction between abstract things and physical stuff, emphasizing that abstract entities do not exist in physical space or time.
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