Roger Penrose – Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered?

Mathematics, with remarkable precision, describes the real world of atoms and acorns, stars, and stairs. So is mathematics invented by humans just like chisels, hammers, and pieces of music? Or is mathematics discovered—always out there, somewhere, like mysterious islands waiting to be found? In this thirteen min-interview, mathematical physicist Roger Penrose answers that question beautifully.

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