707
IT'S A TRAP (mander.xyz)
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] sgtlion@hexbear.net 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

In the end it depends on your definition of "bigger". Traditionally, we use "bigger" to just refer to who has the highest number or count, but neither apply here.

Imagine we have a straight line of skittles. Lines with more are defined as "bigger". Now imagine the line is expanded into another dimension, a square. Is it still "bigger"? Each line has the same count, so it's traditional "bigness" value is unchanged..

The sizes of infinities are about set theory, and including more "dimensions" of number. Not really about which has "more" or "grows faster". Your even v all integers is actually a classic example of two same-size infinities E.g. an infinite stack of one dollar bills and one of ten dollar bills are worth the same

this post was submitted on 02 Oct 2025
707 points (98.5% liked)

Science Memes

16950 readers
3110 users here now

Welcome to c/science_memes @ Mander.xyz!

A place for majestic STEMLORD peacocking, as well as memes about the realities of working in a lab.



Rules

  1. Don't throw mud. Behave like an intellectual and remember the human.
  2. Keep it rooted (on topic).
  3. No spam.
  4. Infographics welcome, get schooled.

This is a science community. We use the Dawkins definition of meme.



Research Committee

Other Mander Communities

Science and Research

Biology and Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

Practical and Applied Sciences

Memes

Miscellaneous

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS