Was Cantor Actually Wrong?

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The discussion centers around the perception of mathematician Georg Cantor and his theories on infinity, with participants expressing skepticism about his conclusions. Many contributors find humor in Cantor's ideas, suggesting that despite his intelligence, his theories may not hold up under scrutiny. The conversation highlights a general consensus that Cantor's approach to infinity is flawed or overly complicated, leading to a lighthearted critique of his work and intellect. The thread reflects a broader sentiment that while Cantor's contributions are notable, they are also seen as problematic or misguided by some in the community.
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was cantor wrong?? (funny)

the majority of digg certainly seems to think so:
http://digg.com/general_sciences/Strange_but_True_Infinity_Comes_in_Different_Sizes_2

thought you guys might find this entertaining
 
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Cantor said some cute things although that doesn't make him right...It seems to be that Cantor for all his fancy numbers thinking didn't think very well.

:smile: The best one.
 
Things like this make me cringe.
 
hahah, that guy was awful... "as smart as he thinks he is" (cantor), i wonder what he does for a living
 

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