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Mathematics

Set Theory

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Set theory was pioneered by Georg Cantor in the late 19th century, and his work on infinite sets led to the shocking discovery that some infinities are larger than others.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how mathematicians define something as simple as 'a collection of things'? The answer is set theory—and it's surprisingly tricky yet powerful.