The Continuum Hypothesis and the Search for Mathematical Infinity

Name: The Continuum Hypothesis and the Search for Mathematical Infinity
Uploaded: 2015-01-12T14:30:03.000Z
Duration: 55 min 19 s
Channel: W. Hugh Woodin
Description: W. Hugh Woodin discusses the Continuum Hypothesis and its central role in the philosophical and mathematical quest to understand the nature of infinity within set theory.

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The Continuum Hypothesis and the Search for Mathematical Infinity

W. Hugh Woodin Harvard University

55:19·2015·graduate level·Public Colloquium

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W. Hugh Woodin discusses the Continuum Hypothesis and its central role in the philosophical and mathematical quest to understand the nature of infinity within set theory.

Does the Continuum Hypothesis have an answer? This question is pointed out by professor W. Hugh Woodin. He admits that 15 years ago he thought it was false. Has his opinion changed? You can see from this lecture.

Mathematics Category Theory, Topos Theory & Set Foundations Set Theory, Forcing, Large Cardinals & Incompleteness Set Theory & Proof Techniques Continuum Hypothesis Mathematical Infinity

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W. Hugh Woodin

Leading Set Theorist · Harvard University

W. Hugh Woodin is a professor of mathematics at Harvard University, a preeminent figure in set theory known for his work on large cardinals and the Continuum Hypothesis.

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