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On 21.09.2024 01:04, Richard Damon wrote:So, we can just choose the finite initial segment that includes that number, and thus can use it,
> On 9/20/24 2:13 PM, WM wrote:
>> On 20.09.2024 05:35, Richard Damon wrote:
>>> On 9/19/24 9:02 AM, WM wrote:
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>>>> "always another" is potential infinity. I am discussing actual infinity where all are there at once and no "always" is used.
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>>> So, then how do you describe that fact that there IS always another.
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>> The reason is that only a potentially infinite collection of elements can be utilzed.
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> But what keeps you from actually utilizing any of them?
The fact that every used number belongs to a finite initial segment upon which almost all numbers are following.
Regards, WM
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