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This expression, as related to geometry, means that Cartesian workspace is analyzed in respect to the presence of right triangles, especially those believed to describe squared circles.

As modern criticism of these hopeful geometers, "wearing Pythagorean Spectacles" alludes to the "proven" futility of this ancient geometry challenge.

As related to philosophy, "wearing Pythagorean Spectacles" alludes to belief that all real things can be described in terms of mathematical constructs (albeit positional relationships of physical things can often be described in terms of geometric constructs).

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