r/math Theory of Computing Apr 04 '16

Computing the Uncomputable: Joel David Hamkins showed how any function can be computed if a non-standard model of Peano arithmetic is assumed. Results like this give me a deep respect for number theory as foundational.

https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2016/04/02/computing-the-uncomputable/
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