Math Is Neither Invented nor Discovered but Understood, Say Top Researchers
littmath · x · 2026-10-09
Responding to @andrewncarr's take that math is neither invented nor discovered but rather understood, well-known AI researcher littmath (Horace He) replies "This is what 'discovered' means," joining an ongoing philosophical debate about the nature of mathematics that resonates with AI circles' reflections on models and mathematical ability.
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