Enter the Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 174: Conscience

On Earth, natural science has long been separated from philosophy.

The essence of philosophy lies in the overall grasp of the "world". But how much of the world a person can see clearly depends on how high the level of science is and how far the theory has gone. Russell once said that any science, as long as the knowledge about it can be determined, this science will no longer be called philosophy, but will become an independent science.

Therefore, a philosophical system that philosophers have worked hard to establish that can accommodate all the known world will always be shattered with the breakthrough of scientific advancement theory. No matter how great a philosopher is, no exception can be made to this point.

However, mathematics, known as the "Queen of Science", is an exception.

Mathematics has always been close to philosophy. Although philosophers have never used mathematics to analyze the world, mathematicians have never transferred their knowledge to the field of philosophy. However, mathematics and philosophy both operate alone in the "other world" of the mind. Mathematics and philosophy are really similar in this respect.

Although Gauss looked down on Hegel and believed that Leibniz's distraction from mathematics was a waste of talent, he was actually a person who liked mathematics very much.

Russell, the mathematician who proposed the "Barber's Paradox" and triggered the third crisis in mathematics, was also a philosopher by profession.

Gödel, one of the most talented mathematical masters in history, even liked to elaborate on his philosophical speculations in his mathematical papers.

In summary……

A mathematician who doesn’t want to be a philosopher is not a pretentious person!

That's right, in this highly qualified field, was it possible that Wang Qi was exempt from vulgarity in his previous life?

Feng Yiweixiang, how can he recognize it?

This kind of big reading question of "combining the language environment and saying what you understand" is what I left over from playing when I was a teenager! If this is the test for asking the heart test... I have nothing to be afraid of!

"It's just a calculation."

Chen Jingyun said: "Please explain in detail."

"In my opinion, the Tao is outside the heart. It can't be obtained by working behind closed doors, and it can't be understood without thinking. Because the Tao is outside the heart, I see the Tao like looking at flowers in the mist, separated by a layer called 'mysterious and mysterious' Obscuration. Clear calculation is to remove the obscuration and build a bridge between heaven and earth. Arithmetic is not a Tao, but a tool to remove obscuration and a way to seek Tao."

"Bah!" Deng Jiaxuan clapped: "That's right."

Wang Qi's words just now, especially the word "to cover up", actually touched him!

Wang Qi smiled proudly - Tiandao Brother's correspondence only covers the field of natural sciences, and these guys must have never heard of Heidegger's philosophy!

The key is that Wang Qi himself does think so. In his previous life, he had his own set of opinions on mathematics, and now he is definitely not just bluffing others!

Thinking of this, Wang Qi glanced at Kehar again. The Grandmaster of Yangshen Pavilion said to Wang Qi: "You don't have to look at me. I fine-tuned your state of mind so that you don't want to lie and speak from the bottom of your heart. They all know this."

"At the beginning of ancient times, where was the science of arithmetic established? How could it flourish after being so far away for thousands of years?"

In the early days of ancient times, the human race was still ignorant. Who established the arithmetic school? How did arithmetic develop during these 80,000 years?

"Arithmetic began with the needs of the human race, and flourished because of the prosperity of the human race."

"Please elaborate."

Wang Qi talked eloquently: "The beginning of arithmetic is just counting. Humans need to count everything they get from fishing and hunting, so there are additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions. People are born with ten fingers, so the common arithmetic method is to add one by ten. Later, in order to describe things, the human race And abstracting images from the heaven and earth, there is geometry. This is the beginning of arithmetic.

And as I just said, it is a weapon to conceal the mystery. The more detailed the arithmetic is, the sharper the 'instrument of seeking the truth' will be, thus allowing countless predecessors to perfect the arithmetic. Therefore, arithmetic developed with the prosperity of human race. "

Ke Haer showed a surprised expression and turned to Chen Jingyun: "Master Chen, there is no need to ask about this child's Taoist heart. It's perfect! My disciples and I have been shocking people many times, but I have never heard of another one. Disciples can be like him.”

Wang Qi sat on the ground, his affection for this Yangshen Pavilion Xiaoyao rising in his heart.

Master, if only you wanted to be as happy as this one!

Chen Jingyun nodded lightly: "I have my own concerns." Then he said: "This is the most important question, please listen carefully."

Seeing that he spoke solemnly, Wang Qi couldn't help but swallow.

"Is the so-called arithmetic complete? Is it compatible? Is it decidable?"

ah? Wang Qi was obviously stunned for a moment.

This question is so different from the previous two!

Is mathematics complete? Can every proposition be proved or falsified?

Is the math consistent? Is it possible to use logical steps and sequences that will never lead to contradictory propositions?

Is mathematics decidable? Is it possible to use a mechanical method to determine the truth or falsity of each proposition?

Each of these three questions goes straight to the root of mathematics, and each is the most profound question in the field of logic!

This kind of problem appears in the question of the nature of the college entrance examination? This is like asking high school students to solve the gauge field equations, it is impossible!

Wait a minute, because the history of the two worlds has diverge, Gödel's homoplasma has not appeared on the land of China, so at present, the first two questions are unsolvable... The third question on earth is Alan· Turing solved it, but... I haven't learned where to go yet, and I don't know if Turing, the clever old man from China, solved the determination problem - no, the inspiration for the determination problem on earth also came from Gödel...

In other words, this is purely a matter of faith?

Wang Qi's mind raced, and it took him a long time to organize his words: "For the third question, I think it is negative... If the calculator can solve all the math problems, then what do we need mathematicians for?"

However, how to write the first two questions? The answer in my heart is of course "For a formal logic system, completeness and compatibility cannot coexist"... But this is too specific, okay! If he asks me "please explain in detail", I can't do it!

Chen Jingyun looked at Wang Qi's embarrassed expression and nodded: "These three questions are the most acute math problems, you don't have to delve into them - then, the last question. Wang Qi, what is your relationship with the Taoist Priest? These three questions are not within the scope of the Immortal Academy, but he told you?"

Eh?

Eh?

Wang Qi was still stunned, but he had already said: "We were neighbors for a while..."

Damn, is this the meat of the show?

They really suspected that I was related to the Taoist Priest!

Fortunately, Chen Jingyun asked about "the Taoist Priest" instead of "Heisenberg", otherwise I would have blurted out "Heisenberg is the scientist I admire most"... Damn, I can't wash it off even if I jump into the Yellow River!

"Besides that? What did he teach you? As soon as you entered the Immortal Academy, you were able to solve the questions in the back hall of the Transmission Hall. Is it related to the Taoist Priest?"

"Besides teaching me how to play chess, there is nothing else." Wang Qi chose his words carefully: "I can solve the questions, and it has nothing to do with the Taoist Priest."

Fortunately... If this person asked "Why can I solve the questions"... It was really reckless at the beginning...

Fortunately, this person doesn't know how to talk...

After listening to Wang Qi's answer, Chen Jingyun looked at Ke Haer. Ke Haer nodded at him. Chen Jingyun said: "Okay, we have been able to confirm that you have nothing to do with the Taoist Priest."

Wang Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Damn... Old Hai is hurting people...

But before he could completely indulge himself, Zhen Chanzi screamed in his mind: "Be careful!"

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