Re: infinity


Jonathan Hoyle wrote:
> >> 1. Let S be the set of finite natural numbers,
> >> expressed in base 10. Is S a finite set?
>
> If by "a finite set" you mean "contains a finite number of elements",
> then no it is not a finite set. This by the way is irrespective of
> what base they are expressed in.

Yes, yes, I know the mathematical answers to these
questions.

These were questions to Tony, about TOmatics. That has
a different axiomatic basis and rules of logic than
what you're used to.

- Randy

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