Was Cantor REALLY Wrong? (Funny)

In summary, the conversation discusses Georg Cantor, a German mathematician famous for his contributions to set theory and the concept of infinity. It is not a joke to ask if Cantor was wrong, as his ideas on infinity were controversial and sparked debates. Cantor believed in different levels of infinity, but whether he was actually wrong is still a topic of debate among mathematicians and philosophers.
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was cantor wrong?? (funny)

the majority of digg certainly seems to think so:
http://digg.com/general_sciences/Strange_but_True_Infinity_Comes_in_Different_Sizes_2

thought you guys might find this entertaining
 
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Cantor said some cute things although that doesn't make him right...It seems to be that Cantor for all his fancy numbers thinking didn't think very well.

:smile: The best one.
 
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Things like this make me cringe.
 
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hahah, that guy was awful... "as smart as he thinks he is" (cantor), i wonder what he does for a living
 

Related to Was Cantor REALLY Wrong? (Funny)

1. Is "Was Cantor wrong?" a joke?

No, it is not a joke. It is a common question in the field of mathematics and philosophy.

2. Who is Cantor?

Georg Cantor was a German mathematician who is famous for his contributions to set theory and the concept of infinity.

3. Why is it funny to ask if Cantor was wrong?

It is funny because Cantor's ideas on infinity were controversial and sparked debates in the mathematical community.

4. What did Cantor believe about infinity?

Cantor believed that there are different levels or sizes of infinity, and that some infinities are larger than others.

5. Was Cantor actually wrong?

There is no definitive answer to this question, as it is still a topic of debate among mathematicians and philosophers. Some argue that Cantor's ideas were groundbreaking and revolutionary, while others believe they were flawed. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and interpretation of his work.

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