The Axiom of Choice states that for any collection of non-empty sets, it is possible to select exactly one element from each set, a principle crucial for dealing with infinitely many sets. While fundamental to modern mathematics (ZFC), the 1904 axiom is independent of standard ZF axioms, leading to both essential theorems and paradoxical results like the Banach–Tarski paradox. Read the full story at Wikipedia.
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