10 Questions With... Leading Infinity Expert, Joel David Hamkins (New Series, Ep 1)


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Welcome to a new series where I ask fascinating people 10 intriguing questions.

The first episode is with Professor Joel David Hamkins, a Mathematician/Philosopher and leading expert on infinity. Joel is the O'Hara Professor of Philosophy and Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - Qu 1: What is infinity?

0:29 - Qu 2: Does infinity exist?

1:35 - Qu 3: Next most interesting thing after infinity?

2:21 - Qu 4: Which mathematician or philosopher would you invite to dinner?

3:48 - Qu 5: Is there beauty in mathematics?

5:08 - Qu 6: What’s your favourite infinity-related paradox?

6:01 - Qu 7: Why are you so interested in infinity?

6:44 - Qu 8: How has your research changed how you see the world?

7:51 - Qu 9: What’s important to you in life?

9:05 - Qu 10: How will AI change mathematics or philosophy?

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