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> I like mathematical objects that can be written down with a finite number of symbols in a finite space. Which is fine, but I don't think it justifies the cla
by pdonis 5y ago
> I like mathematical objects that can be written down with a finite number of symbols in a finite space.
Which is fine, but I don't think it justifies the claim that there are only countably many real numbers. The only claim it justifies is that there are only a finite (not even countable, since "countable" implies infinitely many) set of numbers that you find useful.
- papandada 5y agoEvery integer can be written down with a finite number of symbols....right?