Absolute Infinity Explained – Beyond All Infinities? | Numberphile

Is there a number bigger than all infinities? ♾️
In this mind-bending episode, Numberphile dives deep into the concept of Absolute Infinity, an idea proposed by mathematician Georg Cantor that challenges even the most abstract notions of size, quantity, and mathematical boundaries.

🔍 What you'll learn:

What is Absolute Infinity (and how is it different from other infinities)?

How cardinal numbers like ℵ₀ (Aleph-null) fit in

Why Cantor believed in a “largest” kind of infinity

The controversial connections to philosophy and theology

Get ready to explore one of the most paradoxical and fascinating ideas in set theory and the philosophy of mathematics.

📚 Featuring: Georg Cantor, Infinity Hierarchies, Set Theory, and a whole lot of brain twists.