Joel David Hamkins is a mathematician and philosopher specializing in set theory, the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of infinity, and he’s the #1 highest-rated user on MathOverflow. He is also the author of several books, including Proof and the Art of Mathematics and Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics. And he has a great blog called Infinitely More.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep488-scSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/joel-david-hamkins-transcriptCONTACT LEX:Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contactEPISODE LINKS:Joel’s X: https://x.com/JDHamkinsJoel’s Website: https://jdh.hamkins.orgJoel’s Substack: https://www.infinitelymore.xyzJoel’s MathOverflow: https://mathoverflow.net/users/1946/joel-david-hamkinsJoel’s Papers: https://jdh.hamkins.org/publicationsJoel’s Books:Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics: https://amzn.to/3MThaAtProof and the Art of Mathematics: https://amzn.to/3YACc9ASPONSORS:To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:Perplexity: AI-powered answer engine.Go to https://www.perplexity.ai/Fin: AI agent for customer service.Go to https://fin.ai/lexMiro: Online collaborative whiteboard platform.Go to https://miro.com/CodeRabbit: AI-powered code reviews.Go to https://coderabbit.ai/lexChevron: Reliable energy for data centers.Go to https://chevron.com/powerShopify: Sell stuff online.Go to https://shopify.com/lexLMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lexMasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts.Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpodOUTLINE:(((((((((((((((((((