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Does infinity exist?

Does infinity exist?

FromMaths on the Move


Does infinity exist?

FromMaths on the Move

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What is infinity? What is infinity plus 100? What is infinity plus infinity?
Today's podcast was inspired by questions sent in by our friend Ash. To answer Ash's questions we take a trip to our favourite hotel, and we revisit our 2012 interview with our late boss, John D. Barrow, when we asked him – does infinity exist? Listen to the podcast to find out how infinity can corrupt the youth, why subtracting infinities can give you the right answer, and the weirdness that might be lurking out there in the cosmos...

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You can read more about infinity on plus.maths.org. And if you have a question about life, the universe and everything you'd like us to answer – email us as plus@maths.cam.ac.uk or contact us on twitter.
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Maths on the Move, the podcast from plus.maths.org, will bring you the latest news from the world of maths, plus interviews and discussions with leading mathematicians and scientists about the maths that is changing our lives. Hosted by Plus editors Rachel Thomas and Marianne Freiberger.