How real are real numbers?
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2007-05-23 v3
Abstract
We discuss mathematical and physical arguments against continuity and in favor of discreteness, with particular emphasis on the ideas of Emile Borel (1871-1956).
Cite
@article{arxiv.math/0411418,
title = {How real are real numbers?},
author = {G. J. Chaitin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0411418},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
14 pages, minor improvements