Is Math discovered or invented?

Both.

Pure math is invented nonsense passed off as if it were authored by nature. Thus it is best described as a *forgery* or a *fabrication*.
Meanwhile, applied math is the human attempt to take credit for discovering nature’s work. Thus, it is best described as *plagiarism* or *intellectual theft.*
— Ben Orlin

https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/2025/08/25/is-math-discovered-or-invented/

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All my highlights from Math for English Majors by #BenOrlin, he of the lovely #Maths apology blog and even lovelier stick figures

https://janusworx.com/reading/math-for-english-majors-ben-orlin/

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Share your French Fries people!

https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/2023/10/24/err-and-err-and-err-again-but-less-and-less-and-less/

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#Math #Fediverse, I want to self study #DiscreteMathematics using Susanna Epp’s textbook.

1. How long would a newbie take to learn this material? I’m going to give it an hour a day. And I’m in no hurry. Persistence over Pressure with this one

2. If I have questions, is there a place folk like me can go ask? other than spewing them out here in the void?

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