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The Principle of Induction:

    Goal: Collection of statements $ P_0,P_1...P_i $ that we want to prove.
    Idea: Prove $ P_0 $ explicitly.
          Design a crank/elevator that proves the following
           Since $ P_0 $ has been proven to be true, it shows that there is at least one$ P_i $ which is true.
           We have to show that $ P_{i+1} $ is also true.
          Then, induction guarantees that every $ P_i $ is true.

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