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The discussion centers on the concept of ordering numbers, specifically addressing the question of whether there are infinite ways to order them. It is established that two distinct numbers can be ordered in two ways, while allowing for partial orders introduces a third possibility. The conversation highlights the mathematical implications of ordering, particularly in the context of finite and infinite sets.

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How many ways we can order numbers?
Is there infinity ways to order numbers?
Is there a proof of it?
 
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Well, two numbers, for example, can be ordered in two ways. If we allow partial orders, that is, allow elements $x$ and $y$ such that none of $x<y$, $y<x$ and $x=y$ holds, then there are three ways to order two numbers.
 

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