understanding probability

[Eric]

On Fri, 9 Aug 2013, James Knott wrote:

> Eric B wrote:
> > To put it more simply, infinity doesn't exist.
>
> How do you know that?  Take any integer you can think of.  Keep adding 1
> or any other integer and let me know when you reach the end.  When does
> time end?  Infinite space is certainly a tough concept to swallow, but
> is it impossible?

Integers do not exist.  They are not real objects.
They are mental constructs.

I don't "know" that infinity doesn't exist; I claim it.
It isn't up to me to prove it; it is up to any one making the
claim (that infinity exists) to prove it.
As it stands, there is no evidence for anything infinite existing.

Likewise, I don't know for certain that unicorns
don't exist somewhere, but the onus is one the person making
the claim to demonstrate it.
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