Category Theory's Types Fix Set Theory's Fatal Flaw
Sets seemed simple—until Russell's paradox blew them up. Type theory steps in, quietly rebuilding math's base while programmers borrow the idea to ship safer code.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Russell's paradox killed naive sets; type theory revives simple foundations.
- Program types are category theory in action—use 'em to avoid runtime paradoxes.
- Type theory's set to underpin AI proofs, outlasting neural hype.
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