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The Significance of Insignificance.

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posted on 2025-04-04, 19:48 authored by Espen Sande LarsenEspen Sande Larsen

This paper explores a paradox that emerges when attempting to define a set of ”mathematically insignificant” natural numbers. We demonstrate that classifying a number as insignificant by including it in such a set inadvertently grants it significance, leading to a contradiction reminiscent of Russell’s paradox. The implications extend to the philosophy of mathematics, challenging how we define and perceive mathematical objects.

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