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Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast · Apr 30, 2024 · 23 min

35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep? Can you have infinite infinities? 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”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:

  • Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep?
  • Can you have infinite infinities?
  • 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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