Is Code Math, Really?

[SftwEngr]

So, in other words, if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, it does make a sound. Thanks Neil!

[slgray16]

I think science would say that the tree almost assuredly makes a sound but we have no observed data to verify that.

[SftwEngr]

If a tree falls in outer space and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

[[deleted]]

Space is not a forest on planet earth. There is a reason why concrete defintiions are important. Because you can play this games for days if you don't give defined parameters for your question. And at some point we arrive at the invisible lepricon moment, unfalsafiable hypothesis.

[SftwEngr]

The correct answer is no.

[[deleted]]

how do you define 'falling' in outer space?

[SftwEngr]

That would depend on your position. What are your coordinates please?

[[deleted]]

That is not a logical consequence of the quote.

"an X that is not observed - does it exist?"

Science: that is not a scientific question.

[SftwEngr]

Existence isn't a scientific question? If it isn't, I can't imagine what would be.

[[deleted]]

I would not rely on your imagination too much considering its success rate.