Edward Frenkel
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first heard Apr 2023
last heard Apr 2023
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It feels like playing, but I think all of us are engaged in that kind of play.
When we do what we love, I think it always feels the same.
So there is a big conundrum as to whether mathematics is invented or discovered.
And...
Mathematicians are divided on this.
Nobody knows.
So let me tell you something.
My views have evolved.
Okay?
When I wrote Love and Math, when I wrote my book, I was squarely on the side of mathematics is discovered.
What does it mean?
Usually mathematicians or others who have this idea or belief are called Platonists in honor of the great philosopher Plato, who talked about this absolute perfect forms.
So for me, about 10 years ago,
The world of mathematics was this world of pure forms, this beautiful, pure forms, which existed outside of space and time, but I was able to connect to it through my mind.
And as it were, kind of dive into it and bring treasures back into this world, into this space and time.
That's how I viewed the process of mathematical discovery.
How nice, how neat, very neat picture.
Also makes you feel connected to something divine.
Allows you the sense of escape from the cruelty and injustice of this world, you know, which I now recognize.
It's something stable.
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