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Jim__

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2. I think he objects to the use of the actual infinite. My best attempt at a short answer to your question is that ...

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Thu May 1, 2025, 02:28 PM

May 2025

... he doesn't believe that any actual infinite exists, and assuming the existence of actual infinities can lead to problems. He defends his position in this 42 minute video of a debate with another mathematician - it's been a long time since I watched this so I may have misstated his position..

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Why is he opposed to the use of infinity? murielm99 May 2025 #1

I think he objects to the use of the actual infinite. My best attempt at a short answer to your question is that ... Jim__ May 2025 #2

I am not sure that you have misstated his position. I am not sure that he ever specifies it exactly, but it seems... xocetaceans May 2025 #4

Thank you. This will be a fascinating read. Mathematics - the language of the gods. erronis May 2025 #3

Infinity is a concept though. BadgerKid May 2025 #5

I don't think this paper talks about infinity. It's about a generalized solution to polynomial equations. Jim__ May 2025 #6

Excuse me while I go to the Registrar's office SCantiGOP May 2025 #7