Video: A Trip to Infinity (Sept 26, 2022 on Netflix)

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The Netflix documentary "A Trip to Infinity" features prominent mathematicians, physicists, and cosmologists exploring the concept of infinity and its profound implications for the universe. The film runs for 1 hour and 19 minutes and includes insights from notable figures such as Brian Greene and Carlo Rovelli. However, some viewers express skepticism about the content, particularly regarding the narrator's assertion that infinity might be considered a number, which some find off-putting and reminiscent of New Age ideas. While a few viewers attempted to engage with the film, reactions varied, with some unable to watch beyond the initial moments, citing a lack of interest or clarity. Overall, the documentary raises intriguing questions about infinity but has elicited mixed responses regarding its presentation and depth.
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A Trip to Infinity
https://www.netflix.com/title/81273453 (Sept 26, 2022 on Netflix)

Eminent mathematicians, particle physicists and cosmologists dive into infinity and its mind-bending implications for the universe.
1h 19m
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21929356/
lists the cast as:
  • Anthony Aguirre
  • Stephon Alexander
  • Eugenia Cheng
  • Moon Duchin
  • Kenny Easwaran
  • Delilah Gates
  • Rebecca Goldstein
  • Brian Greene
  • Janna Levin
  • Alan Lightman
  • Carlo Rovelli
  • Steve Strogatz
 
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Might be interesting but I'm somewhat put off since at 23 seconds the female narrator at that point asks if infinity is a number and shortly answers probably so. plus some of the other stuff sounds like New Age hoo ha.
 
phinds said:
Might be interesting but I'm somewhat put off since at 23 seconds the female narrator at that point asks if infinity is a number and shortly answers probably so. plus some of the other stuff sounds like New Age hoo ha.
That's disappointing. At least you got as far as 23 seconds into trying to watch it; I didn't make it that far but I'm chronically video-lazy...
 
berkeman said:
That's disappointing. At least you got as far as 23 seconds into trying to watch it; I didn't make it that far but I'm chronically video-lazy...
Oh, I watched the whole thing since it was only a couple of minutes and I was hoping that it would appeal to me but I'll be taking a pass.
 
berkeman said:
That's disappointing. At least you got as far as 23 seconds into trying to watch it; I didn't make it that far but I'm chronically video-lazy...
I watched it twice, I missed whether it said Hilbert's hotel or Infinity something or other.
 

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