To Zeilberger, believing in infinity is like believing in God. It’s an alluring idea that flatters our intuitions and helps us make sense of all sorts of phenomena.
This is an interesting take because some theist philosophers point to mathematical truths about infinity as evidence of the metaphysical. I think the argument goes something like: "Mathematical facts exists independent of any physical reality, which implies the existence of an immaterial mind." I'm not sure how persuasive I find those arguments, but it's an interesting approach.
This is an interesting take because some theist philosophers point to mathematical truths about infinity as evidence of the metaphysical. I think the argument goes something like: "Mathematical facts exists independent of any physical reality, which implies the existence of an immaterial mind." I'm not sure how persuasive I find those arguments, but it's an interesting approach.