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Old 19-05-2016, 10:53 PM
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"Simple thought experiment; How many decimals lie between the integers 0 and 1? Answer, Infinity."

Agreed.

"Now how about between 0 and 2? Answer; 2 x infinity".

No, just infinity.

Infinity has no dimensions involving measures of time or space.

Dean.
Well, like I said, I'm no mathematician, but I think you'll find Cantor's work did show that some infinities are bigger than others over 100 years ago. His proof was more involved, but the thought experiment is how I visualise it. I believe he was posthumously awarded some pretty lofty honours in the field of mathematics.
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