David Hilbert, "Über das Unendliche" ["On the Infinite"] (1925) ibid.
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When we turn to the question, what is the essence of the infinite, we must first give ourselves an account as to the meaning the infinite has for reality: let us then see what physics teaches us about it.
— David on Infinity
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "When we turn to the question, what is the essence of the infinite, we must first give ourselves an account as to the meaning the infinite has for reality: let us then see what physics teaches us about it." in the context of "David Hilbert, "Über das Unendliche" ["On the Infinite"] (1925) ibid." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About David
King David (d. ca. 961 BC) was according to the Hebrew Bible, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel.
About David
King David (d. ca. 961 BC) was according to the Hebrew Bible, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel.
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