For example:
The question “what happens when we change the blocksize, or the velocity of information?” is the same question and answer as to why is the speed of light a constant.
I think very few Bitcoiners would be able to articulate an answer to this question in the formal logic of conservation/natural law. Yet these questions are inherently rooted in the constants that God must define to compute a conserved mathematical substrate.
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The change in block size or “velocity of information” on Bitcoin is done through node consensus… that’s what makes it decentralized and secure. That’s literally what eliminates a need for a third party.
By invoking a 'God' or an abstract, pre-ordained authority to define these constants, you are actually arguing for a the worst form of centralization in physics and bitcoin simultaneously.
You're treating the universe like a centralized server where the laws are 'defined' by an admin. That isn't how physics works, and it certainly isn't how Bitcoin works. We don't need a cosmic 'God' to define constants, just as we don't need a central bank to define value. Both are emergent, bottom-up phenomena. If you believe the universe requires a Lawgiver, you are admitting that you prefer a centralized architecture for reality.
hmmm.
I think there a distinction in the two:
the meaning of “what happens” is only intelligible within a context of purpose.
where as “why speed of light is constant” doesn’t require a purpose to answer
or phrased differently, i think the outputs of those questions belong to different categories.
would have to think more on that, very interesting stuff needless to say