Is Mathematics INVENTED or DISCOVERED?

The video explores the longstanding debate on whether mathematics is invented or discovered. It delves into the history of mathematics, tracing its evolution from basic functions in ancient civilizations to advanced concepts in Greece. The video presents two philosophical views: Platonism, which sees math as a discovery of eternal truths, and antiplatonism, which views it as a human invention to describe the physical world. Despite differing opinions, mathematics remains a fundamental, objective tool in understanding the universe.

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