Life Story of Mathematician & Philosopher of Infinity | The Human Podcast Ep 33
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Joel David Hamkins is a Mathematician and Philosopher who researches infinity. He is the O'Hara Professor of Philosophy and Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Humans Interest In Infinity
6:02 - Classic Paradoxes With Infinity
9:26 - Could You Really Always Keep Counting?
13:35 - Concrete & Abstract Objects
19:50 - What Is Infinity?
25:07 - What Exactly Is The Problem?
30:25 - Practical Implications of Understanding Infinity
33:13 - First Time You Thought About Infinity?
36:50 - Why Are You Fascinated By Infinity?
41:50 - Personal Life
43:58 - Artificial Intelligence & Understanding Infinity
49:21 - What Does It Mean To Live A Good Life?
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