Can Venn diagrams resemble Cantor sets with infinitely many sets?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between Venn diagrams and Cantor sets, particularly in the context of infinitely many sets. A Venn diagram for six sets is referenced, highlighting the complexities of visualizing intersections as the number of sets increases. The conversation suggests that a horizontal cross-section of such a diagram could resemble a Cantor set, indicating a potential fractal nature. The participants express curiosity about the recursive addition of sets to create a Venn diagram for n sets, linking this to concepts in topology and fractal geometry.

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if you go down to the section called "do they always exist?" you'll find a venn diagram for 6 sets:
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http://www.combinatorics.org/Surveys/ds5/VennWhatEJC.html
would a horizontal cross-section resemble a cantor set, if there were infinitely many sets? it looks like it would vaguely resemble something like that or maybe I'm missing something. (maybe it's an inane & superficial observation anyway) what does a venn diagram look like for infinitely many sets anyway? that site only has diagrams for small finite numbers of sets but it says it should be clear where the next set should go in the above diagram. would be be possible then to add sets recursively to find the venn diagram for n sets? maybe this belongs in the topology subforum...
 
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The diagram is a sort of fractal geometry...something like that. Most fractals resemble the Cantor set in one way or another; the set was a sort of prototype for fractal geometry.
 

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