Theos-Talk Archives (January 2003 Message tt00077)

"thalprin " wrote:
> I enjoy math raps! I have an abiding interest in math exploration
> and/or pythag number theorem. So, for instance, while I do agree
> that 1+1 =2 I do also enjoy to consider (composite addends) that 1+1
> =11 

Actually, the concept of 1 + 1 = 11 is manipulation of symbols rather
than direct mathematics. It shows the danger of confusing symbols with
that which is symbolized.

Bart