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Beyond the Infinite

See how it's possible to build an infinite set that's bigger than the set of all whole numbers, which is itself infinite. Conclude the course with Cantor's theorem that the transcendental numbers greatly outnumber the seemingly more abundant algebraic numbers—a final example of the elegance, economy, and surprise of a mathematical masterpiece.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network The Great Courses
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