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Total computable diagonal over primitive recursive syntax (d(n)=Fpn​​(n)+1)

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Enumerate all valid unary primitive recursive functions in intension by their decidable codes pn​, and interpret each extension Fpn​​. The function d(n)=Fpn​​(n)+1 is a total computable function, since each finite construction terminates. If it were primitive recursive, some Fpj​​ would equal d, giving d(j)=d(j)+1. Repeated extensions in the syntax enumeration do not affect this argument.

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