Ultrafinitism

Concept

An even more restrictive philosophy than finitism, rejecting not only general infinity but even very large finite numbers as actual mathematical objects.

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Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

Lex Fridman

An even more restrictive philosophy than finitism, rejecting not only general infinity but even very large finite numbers as actual mathematical objects.