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TREE vs Graham's Number - Numberphile

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Explore the concept of TREE vs Graham's Number in this 24-minute Numberphile video. Delve into the realm of incredibly large numbers, starting with Graham's Number and progressing to the even more mind-boggling TREE function. Learn about the successor function, natural numbers, ordinal infinity, and ordinal functions. Discover how these mathematical concepts relate to each other and push the boundaries of human comprehension. Gain insights into the fascinating world of mathematical infinities and their hierarchies, with a special focus on the omega symbol and its significance in this context.

Syllabus

Intro
Grahams Number
Tree vs Grahams Number
The successor function
Natural numbers
Ordinal infinity
Ordinal function
Omegas

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