How ISPs Violate the Laws of Mathematics | minutephysics YouTube Video Summary
The MinutePhysics video, "How ISPs Violate the Laws of Mathematics" is based on a presentation given by the speaker where he argues his ISP is violating the axioms of Zermelo-Fraenkel Set Theory. Specifically, the first law states two sets are equal if they have the same elements. The speaker points out the ISP is offering the same services for different prices and violating laws of modern mathematics.
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How ISPs Violate the Laws of Mathematics
The video is based on a presentation by the speaker about his internet service provider violating the axioms of Zermelo-Fraenkel Set Theory. The speaker was on the phone with an internet service provider who initially promised him mediocre services for one price but ultimately charged him another.
Zermelo–Fraenkel Set Theory
For those who don’t know, Zermelo–Fraenkel Set Theory is a parent tree that forms the foundation of modern mathematics. According to the axioms the number two is written as “the set that contains the set that contains only the set containing nothing.” The first axiom states that two sets are equal if they have the same elements.
Internet Service Violation
However, according to the speaker, the internet service provider that shall not be named was providing the same set of services for different prices. Thus B doesn’t equal A even though they both have the same set of services. The speaker states that this is a violation of the first axiom of Zermelo-Fraenkel Set theory.
Other Violations
The speaker attempted to rectify the situation with a manager who offered internet plus a home wi-fi router for 45 dollars. This means the set of all options they could offer was the same as the option they offered which violates the second axiom. Many axioms are violated in the modern world of internet providers including the axioms of infinity.