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A large cardinal in the constructible universe

In this post, we shall provide a proof of Silver’s theorem that the Erdos caridnal κ(ω) relativizes to Godel’s constructible universe. First, recall some definitions. Given a function f:[κ]<ωμ, we say that Iκ is a set of indiscernibles for … Continue reading

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On the consistency strength of the Milner-Sauer conjecture

Abstract: In their paper from 1981, Milner and Sauer conjectured that for any poset P, if cf(P) is a singular cardinal λ, then P must contain an antichain of size cf(λ). The conjecture is consistent and known … Continue reading

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