EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 26 MIN
aboutlogic: premises #02 | Hilbert’s Hotel & Cantor’s Infinity: The Story of Set Theory
from aboutlogic · host Deniz Sarikaya, Thorsten Altenkirch
Your support helps us keep these conversations going! If you’d like to contribute, you can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/aboutlogic What is set theory—a foundation of math or a science of infinity? In this aboutlogic: premises episode, Deniz and Thorsten explore the history, paradoxes, and philosophical debates behind set theory. From Cantor’s diagonal argument to Hilbert’s Hotel and the role of ZFC, they discuss why set theory became the language of mathematics—and where its limits lie. Join the Discussion: Have questions or thoughts to share? Drop a comment below and engage in a discussion with fellow viewers and experts.
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Your support helps us keep these conversations going! If you’d like to contribute, you can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/aboutlogic What is set theory—a foundation of math or a science of infinity? In this aboutlogic: premises episode, Deniz and Thorsten explore the history, paradoxes, and philosophical debates behind set theory. From Cantor’s diagonal argument to Hilbert’s Hotel and the role of ZFC, they discuss why set theory became the language of mathematics—and where its limits lie. Join the Discussion: Have questions or thoughts to share? Drop a comment below and engage in a discussion with fellow viewers and experts.
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