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Math, like any other human endeavor, doesn't exist until someone is motivated to invent it. The laws of the universe aren't understood until someone is motivate

by jere 18d ago

Math, like any other human endeavor, doesn't exist until someone is motivated to invent it. The laws of the universe aren't understood until someone is motivated to discover them. So it might be worthwhile to not completely ignore discussion about incentives.

tough 17d ago
Both mathematics and the laws of the universe exist way before any understanding kicks in
- jere 17d ago
  I tried to word my comment carefully to avoid pedantry, but alas. I don't think everyone agree with your notion that the language and tools of mathematics aren't human inventions.