Cantor’s diagonal argument is neat because it provides us with a clever way to confront infinities which can’t be avoided. Infinities are present in other areas of life, too — in systems of ...

In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor believed his new theory could help the Church understand the infinite nature of the ...

When mathematician Georg Cantor first glimpsed the true nature of infinity, it changed mathematics forever. He demonstrated that infinity isn’t just endless; it exists in different sizes, each opening ...