re: Thank you Nick, your answer is interesting in many respects.
I’m not thoroughly familiar with Latin language, but the “Reductio ad absurdum†that you seem to be referring to has many facets.
I suspect that you meant it in the simple form: reduction to the absurd
If the absolute or fundamental meaning of the word “space†is reduced to a level where it can not be reduced any further, then it should represent the intended meaning of the word. In this instance the meaning is reduced to the mathematical expression S=D3.
You replied:
no, we can't agree
Since you do not agree with my version of the reduction, could you explain your version?
It is interesting that you use the word “we†in your reply, who are the others that have given you the permission to talk in their behalf?
Re: “MEANING of equationsâ€
It is true that I do not understand the meaning of all mathematical equations, this inability is more profound in the area where more than three “dimensions†are used in the equation.
Re: “empty gourdâ€
Interesting allegory, I have been called many things by many people, but you seem to be the first to reference me to a “gourd†an “empty†one at that.
You must realize that even if I am a “gourd†in your eyes, I am still seeking to be filled with knowledge.
Solution to increment number one, still pending.