Universal and International Infinity Day (August 8th): PROFOUND TRIVIA FOR GEEKS, (GREEK) AND (INDIAN), PHILOSOPHERS, AND MATHEMATICIANS
Shree Vinekar, MD, DLFAPA, DLFAACAP, FACPsych
Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine
PROFOUND TRIVIA FOR GEEKS, (GREEK) AND
(INDIAN), PHILOSOPHERS, AND MATHEMATICIANS
-????FOR THOSE WHO HARBOR ETERNAL LOVE FOR HUMANITY AND THE COSMOS, AND ALSO FREE THINKERS WHO ARE ETERNALLY WAITING FOR FREEMDOM TO THINK
Universal and International Infinity Day?falls on August 8th. This day praises the infinity symbol, which can be seen as the number 8 on the horizontal. It's the perfect holiday to celebrate all out-of-the-box thinkers, problem solvers, and knowledge seekers. The first time Infinity Day was commemorated was in 1987, thanks to the philosopher Jean-Pierre Ady Fenyo. His mission was to encourage free-thinking through art, science, and philosophy.
"Purnam Idam Purnam Adah Purnat Purnam udachyate
Purnasya Purnam adaaya Purnam Eava Avashishyate"
Translation:?
Purnam?(absolute, complete, infinite) we take it as Infinite
"This is Infinite and That is Infinite, Infinite (a)rises from the Infinite
Subtracting Infinite from infinite leaves a remainder that is Infinite"
This can be interpreted both as a philosophical Statement or Mathematical Statement as it refers to a mathematical operation of subtracting which was later symbolized by the minus sign.
The above Sanskrit quote is from?Ishavasyopanishadam.
Upanishads are the end summary of the Vedas that have been variously dated as originating anywhere from 25000 BCA to 3000 BCA and the Upanishads as closely followed in time.
INTERNATIONAL INFINITY DAY If you find yourself asking why August 8 is International Infinity Day, you’re halfway there to celebrating!?On this day, everyone can celebrate the number 8 in all its uniqueness! Whether you’re a deep thinker, a question-box, or problem solver, we encourage you to celebrate #InternationalInfinity Day with a thirst for knowledge.
International Infinity Day, also known as Infinity Day, first came to light in 1987 by sidewalk?New York?philosopher?Jean-Pierre Ady Fenyo.?Jean-Pierre’s goal to celebrate life through free-thinking by promoting art, philosophy, and science quickly spread rapidly across the globe.?Since then, people continue to celebrate the freedom to think deeply and freely, respectively!
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The concept of infinity has a long and fascinating history in mathematics and philosophy. It refers to the idea of something being unbounded, limitless, or without an end. The concept of infinity has been explored by various cultures and civilizations throughout history.
Ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Indians, had philosophical discussions about the nature of infinity. However, the formal development of the concept of infinity in mathematics began to take shape in the work of ancient Greek mathematicians.
One notable figure in the exploration of infinity is the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Zeno of Elea (circa 490–430 BCE). Zeno's paradoxes, including the famous paradoxes related to motion and infinity, raised questions about the nature of infinity and its implications for our understanding of the physical world. These paradoxes challenged thinkers to grapple with the idea of an infinite series of smaller and smaller divisions.
As for the symbol of infinity (∞), it is believed to have originated much later, during the early modern period. The exact time and culture of its origin are not definitively known, but it gained prominence and recognition in the 17th century. The use of the symbol in mathematical contexts, especially to represent the concept of infinity, became more widespread over time.
The symbol for infinity (∞) is often associated with John Wallis, an English mathematician who lived from 1616 to 1703. Wallis used the symbol in his writings to represent infinity in mathematical equations and discussions, helping to establish it as a recognizable symbol within mathematical notation.
It's important to note that while the symbol of infinity (∞) became more widely recognized during the 17th century, the concept of infinity itself had been explored and discussed by various cultures and mathematicians long before the symbol's formal adoption.
If you have specific questions about the history of infinity in a particular culture or time period, please provide more details, and I'll be happy to provide further information.
QUESTION:
You mention Indian culture or civilization. Do you know if the ancient philosophers of India had documented the concept of infinity and that the remainder of subtracting infinity from infinity was determined as "infinity", dividing infinity by infinity was solved by mathematician Ramanujan (THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY) who came up intuitively with the answer "-1" ??
ANSWER:
Yes, the concept of infinity was indeed explored in ancient Indian mathematics and philosophy. Indian mathematicians and philosophers made significant contributions to the understanding of infinity and related concepts.
The Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta (circa 598–668 CE) is known for his work "Brahmasphutasiddhanta," in which he discussed mathematical concepts including zero, negative numbers, and operations involving infinity. While he did not explicitly use the symbol for infinity (∞), his work demonstrated an understanding of the concept of infinity and its mathematical implications.
As for the specific results you mentioned, the ideas you described are associated with the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920). Ramanujan was an extraordinary self-taught mathematician who made numerous groundbreaking contributions to various areas of mathematics.
The result that subtracting infinity from infinity yields infinity is a concept related to the field of analysis and the concept of limits. While Ramanujan did not formulate it precisely in the way you described, he did contribute to the understanding of divergent series, which are series that do not have a finite sum. His work on divergent series was ahead of its time and contributed to later developments in mathematical analysis.
Regarding the result of dividing infinity by infinity being equal to -1, this is associated with Ramanujan's work on the value of the Riemann zeta function at certain points. The Riemann zeta function is a complex function that has important connections to number theory and other areas of mathematics. Ramanujan made various conjectures and calculations involving the Riemann zeta function, some of which were later proved by other mathematicians.
While Ramanujan's ideas were certainly influential and thought-provoking, the precise interpretation of these results and their significance in modern mathematics can be complex and nuanced. The relationship between infinity, limits, and various mathematical operations has been a topic of ongoing research and exploration in the field of mathematical analysis.
It's important to note that while Ramanujan's work was groundbreaking, the conclusions you mentioned may not be exactly as stated and might require further context and interpretation within the broader framework of mathematical analysis and number theory.
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