Introduction to Transfinite Number (No Prerequisite Knowledge!)
by Christopher Olah on May.05, 2011, under Workshops
On Monday May 16th, 19-21:00, I’ll be doing an introduction to transfinite numbers. Topics will include:
- Cardinals and Ordinals
- Cantor’s Diagonalization Argument
- The Continuum Hypothesis
- Transfinite Induction
Transfinite numbers are really cool, since, well they deal with infinity, don’t match your intuition’s about infinity, and have a tendency to drive people insane!
Unlike previous math workshops, there is no prerequisite knowledge for this workshop. It should be lots of fun! I hope to see you there.
May 5th, 2011 on 1:15 pm
This sounds interesting. Are these workshops for members only?
May 5th, 2011 on 1:36 pm
Nope. With very few exceptions (things that involve dangerous/expensive equipment), workshops are open to the public. The ones that aren’t are not advertised on the blog.