When Certainty Expands

When Certainty Expands

AI
Reasonable Hope (Math) by Dave Kester
S1 · E3
May 6, 2026
03:57

Episode notes

Math feels certain—but every proof begins with assumptions. When mathematicians allowed a number whose square is negative, a whole new system emerged. The old wasn’t wrong—it just wasn’t complete.

Question: Where might expanding my thinking help me see something deeper?

Keywords

Mathematics
Certainty
Assumptions
Perspective
Curiosity
Humility
Confidence