Where Does It End? — Adrian Moore on The Infinite
Episode description
Infinity may seem simple, just the absence of limits. But the closer we examine it, the more it unravels into paradox and mystery. Can some infinities be larger than others? How can an infinite hotel be fully booked yet still have room for more guests?
In this episode of Multiverses, I’m joined by Adrian Moore, professor of philosophy at Oxford, to explore these questions. We dive into Hilbert’s Hotel, Cantor’s revolutionary work on transfinite numbers, and the philosophical and even theological implications of the absolute infinite—the place where maths itself seems to break down.
Along the way, we ask: Is infinity something we can ever truly grasp? Or does it forever retreat beyond our understanding?
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Adrian's book: The Infinite