I didnt read this book, but im searching content because is the boof of january on my reading club, but listening to you and how borges wants to seek moments in time kind remind me of Proust. Great video! Kiss from Brazil❤
"to a way in which Borges wanted to have a moment frozen in time." I think that's very well said considering what the Aleph actually is at the end. For me, the revelation of the Aleph is one of the most beautiful descriptions of infinitude I've ever read.
Whoa. I had briefly read a few Borges short stories, but I never knew he embedded the foundational questions of mathematics into his works. Fascinating. I can’t wait to get ahold of this book and start reading it. He sounds like the Xenakis of literature. Thanks for sharing this!
I just finished reading "The Book of Form and Emptiness" by Ruth Ozeki, a thought-provoking read. There are many references to The Aleph. A key character is named The Aleph and there is a poet writing an epic poem. I am so excited to read The Aleph next.
I love Borges, and I especially love "The Aleph". I appreciate your taking on this amazing work. And you convey the important themes with care. I do wish, though, that you would take a little time to pronounce Spanish words or names a bit better. For example, it's not BEE-atriss, it's Bay-a TREES; it's not VIT-r-bo, it's Vee-TERR-bo. And Argentino is pronounced Ar-khen-tino. Thank you.
This was great! I really enjoy Borges’ stories. What are you looking at next? I was rereading “The Library of Babel” this weekend and appreciating the enigmatic connections he specializes in. This story seems like a send-up of Carlos and then keeps peeling back layers to reveal how the character Borges is so petty, and that the world they share is so strange. Very excited to see the connections you make to set theory and Cantor. That is one of my favorite units to teach! Hope you have a great week. Best, Jack
Thank you Jack! I wasn't sure what story to pick next, but since you just recommended the Library of Babel I pick that one! The Library of Babel is definitely one of my favorite and has amazing connections to information theory and the mathematics of data-compression and Kolmogorov complexity. All the best!
ami1649, ah-me or Ivan's Nightmare Hahaha, I might toss up one of my own on that story. It’s such a beautiful way of exploring ideas, reminds me a bit of Plato’s dialogues. If only there had been a Dropbox for the Library of Alexandria.
Very well explained 👍🏻
I didnt read this book, but im searching content because is the boof of january on my reading club, but listening to you and how borges wants to seek moments in time kind remind me of Proust.
Great video!
Kiss from Brazil❤
"to a way in which Borges wanted to have a moment frozen in time." I think that's very well said considering what the Aleph actually is at the end. For me, the revelation of the Aleph is one of the most beautiful descriptions of infinitude I've ever read.
The Aleph, that glittering orb, sounds like a modern computer, with all its beauty and terror...
Love this!
Thanks!
Whoa. I had briefly read a few Borges short stories, but I never knew he embedded the foundational questions of mathematics into his works. Fascinating. I can’t wait to get ahold of this book and start reading it. He sounds like the Xenakis of literature. Thanks for sharing this!
I was not familiar with the music of Xenakis, but I think your comparison here is apt! Thanks for that recommendation!
I just finished reading "The Book of Form and Emptiness" by Ruth Ozeki, a thought-provoking read. There are many references to The Aleph. A key character is named The Aleph and there is a poet writing an epic poem. I am so excited to read The Aleph next.
I love Borges, and I especially love "The Aleph". I appreciate your taking on this amazing work. And you convey the important themes with care. I do wish, though, that you would take a little time to pronounce Spanish words or names a bit better. For example, it's not BEE-atriss, it's Bay-a TREES; it's not VIT-r-bo, it's Vee-TERR-bo. And Argentino is pronounced Ar-khen-tino. Thank you.
U saved me bruh🥹
This was great! I really enjoy Borges’ stories. What are you looking at next? I was rereading “The Library of Babel” this weekend and appreciating the enigmatic connections he specializes in.
This story seems like a send-up of Carlos and then keeps peeling back layers to reveal how the character Borges is so petty, and that the world they share is so strange. Very excited to see the connections you make to set theory and Cantor. That is one of my favorite units to teach!
Hope you have a great week.
Best, Jack
Thank you Jack! I wasn't sure what story to pick next, but since you just recommended the Library of Babel I pick that one! The Library of Babel is definitely one of my favorite and has amazing connections to information theory and the mathematics of data-compression and Kolmogorov complexity.
All the best!
ami1649, ah-me or Ivan's Nightmare Hahaha, I might toss up one of my own on that story. It’s such a beautiful way of exploring ideas, reminds me a bit of Plato’s dialogues. If only there had been a Dropbox for the Library of Alexandria.
Did you wrote this article somewhere?I want themes in written form but couldn't find any comprehensive note on google.Please help
No I haven't written any of this down yet. Good luck!
Have you read the Glass Bead Game? Would love to see a review by you on it. Somewhat similar theme insofar as an academic ambiguity made fictional
I have not. Thanks for the suggestion!
I love your content ami. Which translator are you reading? My translator is not great.
The translator is Andrew Hurley - thanks!
Mathematics is maybe a little too perfect.
Sounds like Borges is satirizing he narcissistic solipsism of human consciousness.
Well, certainly of the character of Carlos!