With this picture in mind, one can see that whether an endeavor is infinite depends on one’s measure — and e.g. if all you’re interested in in mathematics is finding a proof of some particular single theorem, then maybe “math” seems finite to you.
Informally and intuitively, securing the future (in a conflict) naturally induces a measure that makes math seem finite, but enjoying the future (after you have somewhat secured it) naturally induces a measure that makes math seem infinite.
Informally and intuitively, securing the future (in a conflict) naturally induces a measure that makes math seem finite, but enjoying the future (after you have somewhat secured it) naturally induces a measure that makes math seem infinite.