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#370 – Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox – Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love

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Exploring Paradoxes in Number Systems and Infinite Series

This chapter explores the complexities of real and complex number systems, highlighting the surprising summation of natural numbers that intriguingly totals to minus one over twelve. The discussion also includes a light-hearted exchange about favorite numbers, prompting deeper reflections on the unexpected truths in mathematics.

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