Computer proves that god exists

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	Computer proves that god exists (spiegel.de)
	9 points by Pishky 3382 days ago

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pizza 3382 days ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del's_ontological_proof

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mshaler 3382 days ago

Anselm put forth the first documented version of the ontological argument in 1078, FWIW. http://www.iep.utm.edu/ont-arg/

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_nalply 3382 days ago

Define God as X. Prove that X exists.

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profalseidol 3382 days ago

Any ELI5?

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charlesism 3382 days ago

Article:

  > "The details of the mathematics involved in Gödel's
  > ontological proof are complicated, but in essence the
  > Austrian was arguing that, by definition, God is that 
  > for which no greater can be conceived."

OED:

  > God: a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having
  > power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.

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