Can We Visualize What Lies Beyond Infinity?

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This discussion centers on the conceptualization of what lies beyond infinity, addressing both mathematical and physical interpretations. Participants highlight the complexity introduced by levels of infinity, particularly in set theory, where the cardinality of real numbers differs from that of integers. The conversation emphasizes the confusion surrounding the notion of infinity having no end, questioning whether the inquiry pertains to mathematics or physics. Ultimately, the dialogue seeks to clarify the distinctions between various infinities and their implications.

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Is there a simple analogy or pictorial representation of that which is beyond infinity?

I have already heard of levels of infinity, and that only mixes complexity with infinity.

I was hoping someone out there could describe what could potentially lie beyond an infinite

physical space or aether, however you want to describe it.
 
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Are you asking a math question or a physics question? The answers would be quite different.
 
And while we're at it, what is it about - infinity having no end and thus there not being anything "beyond" it - that is confusing you?
 
Are you asking about different size of infinity, as in set theory? The cardinality of the reals vs. the cardinality of the integers?
 

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