A formula for any real number, maybe
Logic
2026-02-03 v1 History and Overview
Abstract
We discuss how to write down three specific natural numbers , , such that for any real number you've probably ever thought of, it is consistent with set theory that We also discuss why it's possible, assuming the existence of certain large cardinals, for there to be a real number which cannot be the value of this formula for our particular , , . This involves set-theoretic mice.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2602.02384,
title = {A formula for any real number, maybe},
author = {James E. Hanson and Connor Watson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.02384},
year = {2026}
}
Comments
17 pages, 3 figures