[P-1788]: Opinion about infinity
Regarding the question of infinity vs overflow, I agree
with Nathalie that infinity can be an input quantity,
not just produced from overflow. Intervals can
be described using infinity. This does not contradict
our objects are real numbers.
Baker
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