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A universe of classical particles is devoid of knowledge because the universe can only be itself and not a representation of something else. If the universe was only composed of classical particles, then there would only be physical properties but no meanings. The idea that we can have information about an object without becoming that object is central to all knowledge.
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― Quantum Meaning: A Semantic Interpretation of Quantum Theory
― Quantum Meaning: A Semantic Interpretation of Quantum Theory
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In philosophy we must always resist the temptation of hitting on an answer to the question how we can define such-and-such a notion, an answer which supplies a smooth and elegant definition which entirely ignores the purpose which we originially wanted the notion for.
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― Frege: Philosophy of Language
― Frege: Philosophy of Language
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