24min chapter

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas cover image

282 | Joel David Hamkins on Puzzles of Reality and Infinity

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Exploring the Intricacies of Mathematical Systems and Philosophical Implications

The chapter delves into the complexities of systems of axioms and consistency in mathematics, touching on topics like the continuum hypothesis, number theory, Gödel's incompleteness theorem, set theory, and large cardinal axioms. It also explores the concepts of mathematical realism, consistency, transfinite hierarchies, potentialism, infinity, and the interaction between mathematics, physics, and philosophy. The conversation showcases the intricate relationship between mathematics and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of both disciplines to advance in the field.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode