Comic #6028: hot-sets

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Panel 1: A character on the left asks a bearded philosopher (Plato) a question. The character has a neutral expression and raises his left hand as if making a point. The philosopher, depicted with an expressive face and long hair, responds with a confident "Yes."

Panel 2: The first character continues, looking animated and somewhat incredulous. He says, “But that means I can arbitrarily create stupid STUPID sets of numbers. Like 'the set containing all the rational numbers plus a picture of an elephant’s dong.'”

Panel 3: The philosopher listens intently as the character gestures. The character states, “According to your view, the 'R+D set' must be 'out there' in the universe. I can literally fill the universe with dongs!"

Panel 4: The philosopher reacts with a playful exasperation, pointing out the absurdity. He says, “This is ancient Greece, bro. We put up more dongs than doorknobs! Your critique is meaningless!”

Panel 5: The first character looks slightly confused and responds, “Who was critiquing?” His hand is raised, suggesting he is seeking clarification.

The comic uses humor to play with philosophical concepts and absurdity, featuring two characters in a lighthearted debate about the nature of numbers and reality.