Hay un concepto que es el corruptor y el desatinador de los otros. No hablo del mal cuyo limitado imperio es la etica; hablo del infinito.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The concept of infinity corrupts other ideas more than evil does.
- In plain terms
- Infinity is more confusing than bad behavior.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware abstract concepts that distort clear thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which ideas confuse you most?
- Is some thinking too abstract?
Another view
Infinity can be useful in math without corrupting thought.
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