Exploring Infinity with Prof. Bertrand Meyer
This week at Constructor Institute of Technology, we had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Bertrand Meyer for a thought-provoking talk:
“Hotel Hilbert: Can you please make room for me?”
The session explored the concept of infinity through historical texts, challenging our understanding of mathematics and logic. Attendees were captivated by Prof. Meyer’s deep insights and engaging storytelling.
Key Takeaways:
- Infinity is truly astonishing, defying our usual intuitions about size and space.
- Infinite sets can have a bijection (a one-to-one correspondence) with their proper subsets, illustrating their counterintuitive nature.
- There are multiple levels of infinity, each with its own fascinating properties and implications.
A big thank you to Prof. Meyer and everyone who joined us for this incredible discussion! Stay tuned for more exciting events at Constructor Institute of Technology.