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Understanding the Modern Theory of Infinity.
1:55:45 - 2:00:42 (04:57)
The modern theory of infinity studies the cardinality of infinite sets and involves dividing lines infinitely to yield smaller segments. Mathematics can treat infinity as a real or ambiguous concept while studying the continuum.
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The podcast discusses the modern theory of infinity and how it is used in mathematics.
1:55:45 - 1:57:40 (01:55)
Mathematics
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The podcast discusses the modern theory of infinity and how it is used in mathematics. The speakers also touch on whether infinity should be considered a real thing or not.
ChapterUnderstanding the Modern Theory of Infinity.
Episode#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of infinitesimals, or infinitely small quantities, has been debated since ancient times, but is still relevant in modern mathematics.
1:57:40 - 2:00:42 (03:02)
Infinitesimals
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The concept of infinitesimals, or infinitely small quantities, has been debated since ancient times, but is still relevant in modern mathematics.