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Old 02-05-2011, 01:19 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Baby Lee View Post
What had interested me, was talk of a lost Archimedes text that contained math more complex and refined than we've developed to date.
That's a very good example, actually, Mr. Baby Lee.

Archimedes was working on highly advanced mathematics including how to square a circle and the concept of actual infinity. These are ideas and problems that have literally driven later mathematicians insane.

The text is also an interesting metaphor for the entire issue. The original text was overwritten by some monk who used the paper or papyrus or whatever to create a prayer book. In other words, the ancient science was essentially covered over by a later religious figure or likely zealot of some sort.

PS: Many thanks to the morons who have chosen to participate in my thread.

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