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"The infinite! No other question has ever moved so profoundly the spirit of man," said David Hilbert, one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. A subject extensively studied by philosophers, mathematicians, and more recently, physicists and cosmologists, infinity still stands as an enigma of the intellectual world. Thinkers clash over questions such as: Does infinity exist? Can it be found in the physical world? What types of infinity are there? Through an interdisciplinary discussion with some of the world's leading thinkers, this program will delve into the many facets of infinity and address some of the deepest questions and controversies that mention of the infinite continues to inspire. This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.Learn More
TOPICS: Physics & Math, Space & The Cosmos
TAGS: 2013, david hilbert, full program, How big is infinity, infinity, Keith Devlin, mathematics, New York City, NYC, Philip Clayton, Raphael Bousso, science of infinite, science of infinity, Steven Strogatz, The Science of Endless, W. Hugh Woodin
PLAYLISTS: Big Ideas, Popular Videos
Video Duration: 01:23:57
Original Program Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
"The infinite! No other question has ever moved so profoundly the spirit of man," said David Hilbert, one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. A subject extensively studied by philosophers, mathematicians, and more recently, physicists and cosmologists, infinity still stands as an enigma of the intellectual world. Thinkers clash over questions such as: Does infinity exist? Can it be found in the physical world? What types of infinity are there? Through an interdisciplinary discussion with some of the world's leading thinkers, this program will delve into the many facets of infinity and address some of the deepest questions and controversies that mention of the infinite continues to inspire. This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.Learn More
TOPICS: Art & Science, Biology & Origins of Life, Earth & Environment, Mind & Brain, Physics & Math, Science in Society, Science Unplugged, Space & The Cosmos, Technology & Engineering, Your Daily Equation, Youth & Education
TAGS: 2013, david hilbert, full program, How big is infinity, infinity, Keith Devlin, mathematics, New York City, NYC, Philip Clayton, Raphael Bousso, science of infinite, science of infinity, Steven Strogatz, The Science of Endless, W. Hugh Woodin, 2013, david hilbert, full program, How big is infinity, infinity, Keith Devlin, mathematics, New York City, NYC, Philip Clayton, Raphael Bousso, science of infinite, science of infinity, Steven Strogatz, The Science of Endless, W. Hugh Woodin
PLAYLISTS: Big Ideas, Popular Videos
Video Duration: 01:23:57
Original Program Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
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