@ceo_of_monoeye_dating @plotinusgroyper

> The standard way we construct the Complex Numbers *normally* goes kinda like this:

well yeah you can construct complex numbers but i'm assuming them as the fundamental counting blocks that all other mathematics are constructed with

> We don't "start" with the Complex Numbers, we actually do build them from other parts.

I mean, you could do it that way, too. If ease of construction is more important than truth connectiveness to reality. It's more of a preference thing.

ie you're starting with set theory and getting to complex numbers
i'm saying: start with complex numbers and work your way to set theory