Episode

The Paradox of Infinity

Podcast
Beyond Proof: Stories in Mathematics
Published
Mar 2, 2026
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2059
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Summary

From ancient Greece to quantum physics, infinity has captivated the human mind. Why does this concept both fascinate and bewilder us? Join us on an odyssey through time as we unravel the paradoxes of Zeno, the mathematical revolutions of Newton and Leibniz, and the groundbreaking theories of Cantor and Mandelbrot. Marvel at how infinity manifests in nature, art, and even the cosmos. Is infinity a tangible reality, a philosophical construct, or a reflection of human creativity?