Consider for a moment that "p" represents a moment of time, more specifically this moment of time. Not the moment which was spent reading the first words of this very sentence, nor even the moment in which your eyes fall on the period which will conclude it. This moment is the infinitely small state of existence which, once considered, no longer exists.1
Now that p has been defined, consider the equation in which p is divided by every other moment, extending from the infinite past to the infinite future. Consider: p divided by infinity(i). The solution to this simple equation will define the relative value of each present moment. In this equation, you may conceive that the relative value of p is equal to c. C now infinitely approaches zero. A cynical deduction has been made, our time is infinitely worthless.2
With this equation established there is another proof which may be derived. If p/i=c then p/c=i. For those less mathematically inclined, this rearranging of the equation is done by multiplying everything by i and then dividing by c, thus switching the position of the two numbers. In its converted form, we have shown that the present, when divided by the infinitely minute moments within it, is infinitely valuable. With this established we have formed a paradox.3
If each state of the time formula is mathematically sound, and each produces such far separate conclusions, which is to be accepted? As the first was established quite a long time ago(although not written in mathematical terms, the theory was discovered by Pascal and may be seen in Pensees), and has yet to be refuted, reason would ordain it as the superior concept, then, convention may refute it as irrelevant for its potential for harm in disproving the value of human existence.4
So where might reason lead us? In an unending circle? No. For us to forsake the value of our existence would be too morbid a thing to do. Humanity would self terminate, and suffer greatly in the process. Yet, as it is proven without value, it has proven something. This act alone, this introspection, creates a purpose in our reality. We are aware of the universe. Without our awareness what entity would prove its existence? Without our awareness it would not exist. Without our realization of it, our reflection on its structure and form, its process and changes, the idea of its non-existence would not exist. 5
In this tumbling realm of Alice, our species alone is responsible for describing what bounds there are. Only our species shows to itself reason and understanding. As the creators of the laws of existence, it is our responsibility to define the perpetuation of life as an infinitely beneficent cause. Therefore each moment, therefore p, is unending in its purpose and in its reward. Therefore, the cup must be half full, or time will most surely negate existence.6
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Just a thought I've been playing with for a while. I know that the writing's a bit rough in some places, but I never got around to doing an outline or any of that, just started writing. Hope you like
-blake
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hey blake,
Havent been around lately much to read anything, absolute and brilliant.. I swear I love readin stuff from you... I got to laugh through this too cause of some of the humor, like
"For those less mathematically inclined, this rearranging of the equation is done by multiplying everything by i and then dividing by c, thus switching the position of the two numbers."
Thats my kind of humor most the time.. so..anywyas... good to read stuff from ya again.. I havent been in much of a mood to read or do anything..but, I love the math aspect, its amazing I wouldnt have thought to put it like you did..or that idea.. completly got me.. awesome really, great write!! well I have a speech to write so I'll ttyl.. -
Very clever
Hey, allot of respect is due to you for writing down your ideas on it all. It's great stuff, and your views are really interesting. I have to take the view that no answer is right though :-( As no answer can be right, but that's my answer so even that isn't right ;-)... It makes sense to me anyway. -
I love mathematics, brother! How DID you come up with this idea? It's really made me think....especially because I checked the math.
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yeah, math is always harder to understand when presented in prose. I'm sure if you tried writing it out you could understand it easier. I'm not really sure that it could be explained simpler w/o knowing exactly what's confusing, but if you give me some more direction I could deffinately try. It's kind of a parody anyway though, using logic to persuade others to optimism...it's a rationalization of the clearly irrational. Thnx for your comment
-blake
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Uhhhhhhhhhhhh..... uh huh. I followed along with it a little
-_- Not really though... this is excellently written though, and from a very good perspective. The math part is weird, you must be smart, and you're only 17? Wow, that's great really, great, but a simple explanation of it would be nice
, not that the all technical and big worder, mathematical explanation is not good. Great job.
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