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“There is an old maxim that says that two empires that are too large will collapse. The analog in set theory is that two different theories that are too powerful must necessarily contradict each other.”

Quote by Saharon Shelah

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Saharon Shelah is a renowned mathematician known for his work in model theory and set theory. Born on July 3, 1945, he is an Israeli mathematician considered one of the most outstanding mathematicians of the 20th century. more

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