Rather than type it out, this link gives a good rundown: http://www.actforlibraries.org/the-importance-of-zero-in-mathematics/ http://www.actforlibraries.org/t

Rather than type it out, this link gives a good rundown: http://www.actforlibraries.org/the-importance-of-zero-in-mathematics/ http://www.actforlibraries.org/the-importance-of-zero-in-mat... Namely, I think you don't give poor zero quite enough respect. Zero is one of the biggest advancements to mathematics. Anyone can count to one, and even count multiple sets of one. The idea that nothing is something is underrated. Poor zero is often not given due credit.