Rajaram Sir, Your answer will take at least one week for me to understand.You are the uncrowned but one of the greatest. YMS
On Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> wrote: > ATTACHED WORD DOC kr irs 21126 > > On Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 07:10, Markendeya Yeddanapudi < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> -- >> *Mar* >> >> Mathematics-Vs-Reality >> >> It is said the Absolute Zero cannot exist, because particles do not allow >> a vacuum to exist and they fill up. But then 2 plus =4, or any mathematics >> of >> >> >> >> plus,Minus,Multiplication,Division,Roots etc,possible as particles simply >> do not allow such exact mathematical operations? >> >> Chat Gpt Answer: >> >> That’s a thoughtful question, and it touches on an important distinction >> between *physical reality* and *abstract mathematics*. >> 1. Why absolute zero is said to be impossible >> >> Absolute zero (0 K) is a *physical state*. It refers to particles having >> the minimum possible thermal motion. It’s considered unattainable because >> of *physical laws* (quantum mechanics, the uncertainty principle, >> zero-point energy), not simply because “particles fill the vacuum.” Even in >> empty space, quantum fields fluctuate, and particles cannot be completely >> motionless. >> >> So this limitation applies to *physical systems*, not to ideas or >> symbols. >> ------------------------------ >> 2. Mathematics does not live in physical space >> >> Statements like: >> >> - >> >> 2 + 2 = 4 >> - >> >> √9 = 3 >> - >> >> 7 × 8 = 56 >> >> are *abstract relationships*, not physical processes. >> >> When we say *2 + 2 = 4*, we are not describing particles colliding or >> moving. We are describing relationships between *abstract entities* >> defined by axioms (rules). These entities: >> >> - >> >> Have no mass >> - >> >> Have no position >> - >> >> Do not exist in space or time >> - >> >> Are not affected by particles, vacuum, temperature, or noise >> >> So there is *nothing physical that can interfere* with the truth of a >> mathematical statement. >> ------------------------------ >> 3. Physical calculation vs mathematical truth >> >> There *is* a subtle but important distinction: >> 🔹 Mathematical truth >> >> - >> >> Always exact >> - >> >> Independent of the universe >> - >> >> True even if no physical universe existed >> >> Even if there were no particles at all, 2 + 2 would still equal 4. >> >> 🔹 Physical computation >> >> - >> >> Done using real objects (brains, computers, paper, electrons) >> - >> >> Subject to noise, errors, thermal effects, cosmic rays, etc. >> >> For example: >> >> - >> >> A computer might flip a bit due to radiation >> - >> >> A human might make a mistake while calculating >> >> But these errors affect *our implementation*, not the *mathematics >> itself*. >> ------------------------------ >> 4. An analogy >> >> Think of mathematics like the rules of chess. >> >> - >> >> The rule “a rook moves in straight lines” is always true. >> - >> >> A real chessboard can be damaged, blown away, or melted. >> - >> >> The rule itself remains unchanged and unaffected. >> >> Similarly: >> >> - >> >> The universe may have particles everywhere. >> - >> >> Physical systems have limits. >> - >> >> Mathematical truths remain exact and untouched. >> >> ------------------------------ >> 5. Bottom line >> >> No contradiction exists. >> >> - >> >> ❌ Absolute zero is impossible because of *physical laws* >> - >> >> ✅ Mathematical operations are always possible because they are *abstract >> truths* >> - >> >> ❌ Particles do not “interfere” with mathematics >> - >> >> ✅ They only interfere with *physical attempts to compute or measure* >> >> So yes—*2 + 2 = 4 is always true*, regardless of particles, vacuum, >> temperature, or the structure of the universe. >> >> If you’d like, we can also explore *why mathematics is so uncannily >> effective in describing a physical universe that obeys such limits*—a >> deep and fascinating question. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Thatha_Patty" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCLbgdmBNm5%3DUZCp_s640i1yngA7nfUEmMhNU0vLLpkGEw%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCLbgdmBNm5%3DUZCp_s640i1yngA7nfUEmMhNU0vLLpkGEw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- *Mar* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHC%2BTYfhGW1ecz%3D_xd%3Dpz%2Bwu3L_XYnRzkShRZBrFznigByw%40mail.gmail.com.
