In science, infinity versus eternity?

[sergiuspaulus]

What is the difference?

 

[Alamo127]

If you can feel it or not.

 

[Calc]

If you can feel it or not.

deep ?

 

[gamerz31w]

This is the same thing.

 

[Cosmo]

Moving this thread to the right forum, thought I'd try to answer

1. Infinity:
   • Primarily used in mathematics and science.
   • Infinity refers to a quantity without bound or end. It's not a traditional number but rather a concept describing something that is limitless.
   • In science and mathematics, infinity is used in various ways, such as in sequences, series, and calculus.
2. Eternity:
   • Primarily used in philosophical and theological contexts.
   • Typically refers to time without beginning or end, implying a state of being timeless or outside the flow of time.
   • Used describe the nature of God or the afterlife, like the soul or spirit existing for eternity after death.
   • In some contexts, eternity can also just mean a senselessly long period of time.

 

[Num7]

Cosmo has the right answer IMO.

For some reason, I tend to see infinity as quantity, and eternity as a of time.

But... eternity would be infinite time, too, so it's far from perfect.