The Mathematical Airball

The Mathematical Airball
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The mathematical equivalent of trying a half-court shot with 2 seconds left on the clock. The axiom of countable choice is like the basketball fundamentals of set theory, but trying to prove the real numbers are countable? That's like claiming you can guard Steph Curry with your eyes closed.

For the non-math nerds: this is like trying to fit an infinite ocean into a swimming pool and then wondering why you're drowning in contradiction. Cantor's diagonal argument already slam-dunked this proof attempt back in 1891. Even LeBron's legendary status can't overcome the uncountability of the continuum!

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