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The multi-valent nature of the universe |
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In defining logic and multi-valency, we
see two seemingly opposing methods of argument, one embracing the nature of
paradox, the other denying its valid existence. |
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The question therefore is- is the
universe representative of logic or multi-valent systems? |
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The hidden hand of "normalizing" and
"filter" to make things fit |
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Are the results of science influenced by
category or the other way around? |
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When we consider the massive system of categorization
of human science it is easy to think that all measurement is accurate and
consistent. |
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But in the "real" world, nothing could be further from
the truth. |
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Science has a range of tools which are accepted as
valid to legitimately "modify" data from observations. These are variously
classed as "rounding", "normalizing" or "weighting" information. |
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The latitudes enable scientists and statisticians to
change information into a different format. Usually this includes the
requirement to state and error rate. |
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The result of these techniques is significant variance
in key measurements across various scientific centres as the methods of
experiment and methods of measurement often vary. |
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Nothing is absolute. Everything is a matter of degree |
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No where is the evidence of the underlying
multi-valent nature of the universe more apparent than in considering the
measurement and classification of the life and death of objects. |
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For instance, the debate as to whether women may
legally apply for a medically induced foetal termination (abortion) is one of
societies most passionate debates. |
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In some places, abortion is considered illegal. In
others, it has been decriminalized while in others such as the United States,
it is considered legal. Some countries such as China and India even have
punitive measures encouraging abortions to stem the issue of large families and
over population. |
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Whatever view a person may have regarding the abortion
debate, the definition of when a human life actually begins is crucial to the
arguments of both main issue groups- pro-life (anti-abortion) and pro choice (
pro abortion).. |
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Using logic as the basis of argument, an argument
requires a line in the sand to be born. Pro-life says life begins from
conception, therefore abortion is legalized murder. pro-choice prefer to argue
that a foetus only emerges as a complete human later in pregnancy (after the
initial 14 week window where termination can occur without serious medical risk
to the woman). |
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Both groups, using logic have firmly dug in and in
several cases have developed zealous tendencies in supporting their arguments ,
such as cases in America where doctors performing terminations have been
attacked and even murdered. |
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However, medical science has shown that the
development of a human life is a continuous growth cycle from conception to
birth and beyond, with different periods of emphasis and complexity. |
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In other words, the real world says life is a
continuous process of change, with no logical line in the sand. In a
multivalent world, a human at conception is 0.000000000001% developed, at 14
weeks is 0.5% developed and at 17 to 20 years is 100% developed and considered
physically an adult. |
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There are many examples in nature where logic is
unable to properly categorize into one category the multi-valent nature of an
animal. The Australian freshwater Platypus is as classic example, with its warm
blood, beaver like coat, webbed feet and bill like a duck. |
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The problem of constant motion |
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Then we have the concept of constant motion of
particles (something we will discuss in more detail later in this book). |
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With the analysis of small particles we see the world
is in constant motion. Therefore our measurements are only accurate for that
period of time, in that place, given the prevailing conditions. |
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Logic seeks to imply these results apply to all
conditions ( absolute). Multi-valency on the other hand states that these
results accurately represent one set of conditions in a possible range of
conditions. |
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The universe is an absolute system |
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Finally, we have sciences own definition of the
universe as an absolute system- the largest set of all things. If we then
consider the arguments earlier by Russell and Godel, that all absolute systems
have at their heart a paradox, then by western standards, the universe is
multivalent. |
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