are Real Numbers evil?

Are anyone out there who has wished
mathematics has never had invented
real numbers because they are nothing
else as a try to generate infinite
confusion?

If yes, I would be thankful to hear
about the details.

Are there any alternative mathematics
suitable to describe movement
(especially rotation) in 3D space without
using real numbers?

Claudio


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