"In geometry, if we grant the first principles, all must be granted." -Cicero

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Mar 2, 2024, 7:26:58 PM3/2/24

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That is why non-Euclidean geometry is absurdly improbable pseudoscience.

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Mar 2, 2024, 7:29:16 PM3/2/24

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Callahan's book is a very accessible demolition of non-Euclidean geometry.

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Mar 2, 2024, 7:41:58 PM3/2/24

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Non-Euclidean geometry is based on the assumption that two parallel lines eventually meet contrary to Euclidean geometry. Take your pick!

On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 4:26:58 PM UTC-8 Laurence Clark Crossen wrote:

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Mar 4, 2024, 10:05:39 PM3/4/24

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Callahan, "Euclid or Einstein?"

p.59= "non-Euclidean geometry is not a brilliant conception..."