Introduction to the Finite Developments Theorem
27 March 2025

Introduction to the Finite Developments Theorem

Iowa Type Theory Commute

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The finite developments theorem in pure lambda calculus says that if you select as set of redexes in a lambda term and reduce only those and their residuals (redexes that can be traced back as existing in the original set), then this process will always terminate.  In this episode, I discuss the theorem and why I got interested in it.