Does zero exist?

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   tsmogposted 8 months ago

   Watch Young Sheldon investigate if Zero exists. He undergoes a slight existential crisis while doing it.
   
   What do you think? Does zero exist?
   
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI5ukcG-9pQ

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 8 months agoin reply to this

      I watched this episode before and it's excellent.

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         tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

         Young Sheldon is on my top sitcom list to watch. Unfortunately, the past couple of years I conk out when it comes on, so I didn't see seasons 5 and 6 much. Bummer!! I plan to get all the seasons on DVD as my Christmas gift to myself.

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            Brenda Arledgeposted 8 months agoin reply to this

            If you have a smart tv that has built in roku...
            You can usually watch all the episodes for free.
            
            You can even start from the 1st season if you want.
            
            I've done this with several old time favorites.

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               tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

               Thanks, yet no smart TV here. I'll check the streaming 'Free' services I have to see if there is something like you suggested. The seasons 1 - 5 at Ebay is about $20. Seasons 5 is like $15 and season six is pre-order about the same. I am wavering on getting them. But, that is one of my most favorite shows of all time!!

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   Kathleen Cochranposted 8 months ago

   I have a son with a degree in actuarial science. I assure you, he would insist that zero not only exists, but is essential to any math.

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      tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

      I would be inclined to agree with him. I discovered several interesting articles on the history of zero. Seems it is a recent discovery/invention for us Westerners. Next, is a link to a short read by History; Who Invented the Zero? A history of nothingness you may enjoy reading.
      
      https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-the-zero

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         Venkatachari Mposted 8 months agoin reply to this

         Zero has been invented and introduced to calculations by one Aryabhatta and consequently by Brahmagupta around 628 CE as per this article.
         https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/is-0-a-natural-number/

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            tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

            Thanks I will check it out.

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         Venkatachari Mposted 8 months agoin reply to this

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            tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

            Okay, Venkatachari. As said I will check out that link later.

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               Venkatachari Mposted 8 months agoin reply to this

               I went through your article also that was linked by you in your above comments and found something that testifies to that fact also along with some other sources of origin.

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   wildernessposted 8 months ago

   When I count the number of lobster tails in my refrigerator I have to conclude that zero exists.

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      tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

      Yes, I see no steak in my fridge too! I wish there were. Next week, maybe?

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 8 months ago

   In my view, zero does not exist, time does not exist and I am a figment of my own imagination.
   It is safe to say, nothing is happening and its all an illusion.
   
   The question remains,
   What is reality?
   
   This is reality:
   There are no lobsters in wilderness' fridge,
   But there are lobsters with their tails intact in the ocean ...
   
   apparently. 
   
   

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      tsmogposted 8 months agoin reply to this

      Seems you have read a little or more of Nietzche? He famously stated: "Truths are illusions which we have forgotten are illusions".
      
      An interesting article to read or at least watch the video is; Nietzsche - We Are Living In An Illusion. It is by Freedom in Thought. It speaks to what you have shared. If you do read or watch the video enjoy it.
      
      https://freedominthought.com/writings/n … n-illusion
      
      An ending note with Nietzche in mind, more power to 'ya!

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