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Intro to why modern pure maths doesn't work
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5 Key problems
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Problematic & Non-problematic areas
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Applied and Pure Mathematics
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Inconsistent rigour
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Concepts defined clearly
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Concepts not defined clearly
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3 Consequences of logical weaknesses
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4 Aims
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Examine the logical weaknesses in modern pure mathematics through this 27-minute video lecture from the MathFoundations series. Explore five key problems affecting the field, including inconsistent rigor, problematic definitions, and reliance on axioms. Distinguish between problematic and non-problematic areas in mathematics, and compare applied and pure mathematics approaches. Analyze concepts that are clearly defined versus those that are not, and consider three consequences of these logical weaknesses. Conclude by reviewing four aims for addressing these issues in subsequent videos, inviting further discussion on these contentious yet crucial topics for the foundations of mathematics.

Logical Weaknesses in Modern Pure Mathematics - Real Numbers and Limits - Math Foundations 87

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