Computer proves that god exists

Computer proves that god exists(spiegel.de)

9 points by Pishky 9 years ago | 5 comments

pizza 9 years ago |

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

mshaler 9 years ago |

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

_nalply 9 years ago |

Define God as X. Prove that X exists.

profalseidol 9 years ago |

Any ELI5?

charlesism 9 years 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.