What is wrong with this proof?

almostcutmyhair · September 22nd, 2010, 4:09 pm

Excuse me but IMHO this question doesn't make any sense, especially as an interview question.

Teodor · October 31st, 2010, 1:28 pm

QuoteOriginally posted by: iliketopologyQuoteOriginally posted by: ehThe error in the proof is the assumption that the largest natural number exists.quite true. now am trying to prove mathematically that this is indeed the errorAdd 1 to any natural number, you will get a larger natural number.