The discussion centers on the concept of limits in calculus, specifically addressing the limit of a function as it approaches infinity. It is established that while the limit of f(x) as x approaches infinity is considered to be infinity, it does not exist within the real numbers (ℝ). Instead, it exists within the extended real number system (ℝ∪{−∞, +∞}), which includes infinity. The conversation emphasizes that in standard calculus, stating "lim f(x) = ∞" indicates that the function does not have a limit in the traditional sense.
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