How Can Some Infinities Be Bigger Than Others?

19 Apr 2023 · 46 min

Episode How Can Some Infinities Be Bigger Than Others?

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All infinities go on forever, so how is it possible for some infinities to be larger than others? The mathematician Justin Moore discusses the mysteries of infinity with Steven Strogatz.

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