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by Jblx2 10 days ago
Off-topic. But what is

>the same useful way we approximate the speed of light in relativity.

in reference to?
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spacebacon 10 days ago
Just an analogy that emphasizes reflexivity. Words and light in this case. Maybe a stretch?
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Jblx2 10 days ago
Relativity is not about approximating the speed of light. So yes, probably a distracting stretch. YMMV.
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spacebacon 10 days ago
Fair enough. Loose analogy straight from my own neuralese. Corrected.
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