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The Infinite Quest
In late May, I was in Hay-on-Wye at the How the Light Gets In festival. I talked about humanity’s engagement with infinity over the last few millennia, from Malunkyaputta’s questions to the Buddha and Aristotle’s disavowal of a completed infinity … Continue reading
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Busy times, 7: How the light gets in
It’s that time of year again, so off to Hay-on-Wye for How the Light Gets In. The festival has grown; I was told that ticket sales are up 50% on last year. Certainly my participation in it has grown: like … Continue reading
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