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Emmy, the Algebra System: SICM Chapter 1

Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics: Chapter 1
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January 11, 2026

1 Lagrangian Mechanics

The purpose of mechanics is to describe how bodies change their position in space with “time.” I should load my conscience with grave sins against the sacred spirit of lucidity were I to formulate the aims of mechanics in this way, without serious reflection and detailed explanations. Let us proceed to disclose these sins.

Albert Einstein, Relativity, the Special and General Theory, p.9

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                              clojure.core/load-libs    core.clj: 6028
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                               clojure.core/load-lib    core.clj: 5981
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                            clojure.core/load-lib/fn    core.clj: 6003
                               clojure.core/load-one    core.clj: 5961
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source: src/mentat_collective/emmy/sicm_original_ch01.clj