The Infinite Book
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The Infinite Book is a popular science work by cosmologist John D. Barrow that explores the concept of infinity across mathematics, physics, philosophy, and cosmology.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Infinite Book canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7978192 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Infinite Book Context triple: [John D. Barrow, notableWork, The Infinite Book]
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A.
The Beginning of Infinity
The Beginning of Infinity is a philosophical and scientific book by physicist David Deutsch that explores the nature of knowledge, progress, and the potential for unbounded human improvement through better explanations.
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B.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
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C.
The Book of Everything
The Book of Everything is a work by designer and information graphics expert Nigel Holmes that showcases his distinctive, playful approach to visual explanation and data visualization.
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D.
L'infinito
L'infinito is a celebrated lyric poem by Giacomo Leopardi that meditates on the boundlessness of nature and the human imagination.
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E.
One Two Three... Infinity
One Two Three... Infinity is a popular science book by physicist George Gamow that introduces complex concepts in mathematics, physics, and cosmology through accessible explanations and thought experiments.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Infinite Book Target entity description: The Infinite Book is a popular science work by cosmologist John D. Barrow that explores the concept of infinity across mathematics, physics, philosophy, and cosmology.
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A.
The Beginning of Infinity
The Beginning of Infinity is a philosophical and scientific book by physicist David Deutsch that explores the nature of knowledge, progress, and the potential for unbounded human improvement through better explanations.
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B.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
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C.
The Book of Everything
The Book of Everything is a work by designer and information graphics expert Nigel Holmes that showcases his distinctive, playful approach to visual explanation and data visualization.
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D.
L'infinito
L'infinito is a celebrated lyric poem by Giacomo Leopardi that meditates on the boundlessness of nature and the human imagination.
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E.
One Two Three... Infinity
One Two Three... Infinity is a popular science book by physicist George Gamow that introduces complex concepts in mathematics, physics, and cosmology through accessible explanations and thought experiments.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | popular science book ⓘ |
| about | concept of infinity across disciplines ⓘ |
| author |
John D. Barrow
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John David Barrow ⓘ
linked to:
John D. Barrow
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| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
popularization of cosmology
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popularization of mathematics ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | John D. Barrow ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
cosmologist
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mathematical physicist ⓘ |
| hasPart |
discussion of infinity in cosmology
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discussion of infinity in physics ⓘ historical survey of infinity in mathematics ⓘ philosophical reflections on infinity ⓘ treatment of paradoxes and thought experiments involving infinity ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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readers interested in science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
cosmology
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infinity ⓘ mathematics ⓘ philosophy ⓘ physics ⓘ |
| notableFor | accessible explanation of infinity for lay readers ⓘ |
| topic |
actual infinity
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cosmological models with infinite extent ⓘ history of the concept of infinity ⓘ infinite series ⓘ infinite space ⓘ infinite time ⓘ multiverse concepts ⓘ paradoxes of infinity ⓘ philosophical implications of infinity ⓘ potential infinity ⓘ set theory ⓘ |
| workExampleOf | interdisciplinary treatment of a scientific concept ⓘ |
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