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Infinity and beyond

Professor John D Barrow FRS · Gresham College

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About

* We look at the different conceptions of 'infinity' that exist in mathematics, science and philosophy. * We ask whether it is possible for physical infinities to arise in the universe and whether a machine could ever complete an infinite number of tasks in a finite time. * And if so, what would it mean? * The answers to these questions will take us from Zeno's paradox to the beginning of the universe and the centre of black holes.

The talk

  1. Infinity and beyond 2005-03-08 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor John D Barrow FRS
Year
2005
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Physics
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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