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It would be strange to claim to have invented something that already existed, but whose status exists only because people were unaware of it prior. People did n
by mheathr 14y ago
It would be strange to claim to have invented something that already existed, but whose status exists only because people were unaware of it prior. People did not say that they invented gold when it was discovered for instance.
- jlgreco 14y agoIf you really want to examine whether mathematics is discovered or invented, you very quickly become immersed in philosophy. It's an interesting conversation to have once or twice, but I'm a tad too drunk for that tonight. ;)
- informatimago 14y agoIn latin, discoverer is translated as inventor. They means the same thing. In French, somebody discovering a treasure can be called "l'inventeur du trésor".