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Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast · Mar 31, 2024 · 28 min

34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, continues the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Are your choices really your own? If a hotel has infinite rooms, can there ever be no vacancy? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths

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Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, continues the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:

  • Are your choices really your own?
  • If a hotel has infinite rooms, can there ever be no vacancy?
  • What do either of these have to do with math? 

Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:

IG: @yoayeo.maths

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