Peter wrote:

>> Most of mathematics -- the language in which most physical theories 
>> are expressed -- has no metaphor that is grounded in reality as we 
>> know it (with our senses).
> 
> Yeah, pity that geometry actually means 'earth measuring' in Greek.

Did you agree ("yeah") or disagree ("pity", "'earth measuring'")? :)

Gerhard

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