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Old 08-05-2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dutch_851 View Post
'The language of the Universe is mathematics' - can't remember who I'm quoting, but have you ever tried to explain differential equations to a dolphin?

If so, what would you say was the dolphin's overall aptitude for calculus?

But I agree with the pub part.
I remember reading that too and thinking "typical human presumption"

mathematics is the language of nerds, it's just a form that we use to interpret what's around us, but it's a key of reading that we invented.

As for communication skills, the day you'll be able to use your sinuses as a sonar I'll agree with you

..can I have a pint of Bombardier now please?!
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