There's a Hole at the Bottom of Math
- Episode aired May 22, 2021
- 34m
Self referential statements run a great risk of creating a paradox. So you can imagine the trouble that resulted when mathematicians started trying to use mathematics to answer questions abo... Read allSelf referential statements run a great risk of creating a paradox. So you can imagine the trouble that resulted when mathematicians started trying to use mathematics to answer questions about mathematics. There answers were - uncomfortable, if there was an answer.Self referential statements run a great risk of creating a paradox. So you can imagine the trouble that resulted when mathematicians started trying to use mathematics to answer questions about mathematics. There answers were - uncomfortable, if there was an answer.