Alex Nappo

Math: Invented or Discovered?

At its core, mathematics is made up of axioms: statements that we assume to be true. However, we also see that mathematically precise patterns and relationships exist in nature, and humans simply use mathematics as the tool to describe them. So, was mathematics invented or discovered? During Alex Nappo’s TEDx Talk, prepare to take a step back from the tedious algebra and dread of calculus you may be accustomed to and experience the beauty of the intersection between mathematics and philosophy.