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Is mathematics discovered or invented?

Yes 56% (39)No 44% (31)

70 votes 42 17 857

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Discussion (17)

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@alex_riv12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@sofia_r12d ago

Asked my partner this over breakfast. Led to a 2-hour conversation.

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@kai_nak12d ago

I genuinely don't know how to vote on this. Both sides are valid.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@mstein12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@amara_o2512d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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@amara_o2512d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@ahmed_b3612d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@sofia_r12d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@zara_ah12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@carlos_r12d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@jblake2212d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@Rock12d ago

Makes me think about things I usually take for granted.

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Reading the analytics breakdown by nationality is mind-blowing on this one.

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@john1h ago

I asked five people around me — we all voted differently. Fascinating.

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