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Does Math Really Exist?

Idea Channel questions whether math is "real" or a feature of human creation.

06/30/2013 | Rating NR

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Idea Channel

Does Math Really Exist?

Season 2013 Episode 9 | 8m 44s

Idea Channel questions whether math is "real" or a feature of human creation.

Math is invisible. Unlike physics, chemistry, and biology we can't see it, smell it, or even directly observe it in the universe. And so that has made a lot of really smart people ask, does it actually even EXIST?!?!

06/30/2013 | Rating NR

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Idea Channel

Does Math Really Exist?

Season 2013 Episode 9 | 8m 44s

Math is invisible. Unlike physics, chemistry, and biology we can't see it, smell it, or even directly observe it in the universe. And so that has made a lot of really smart people ask, does it actually even EXIST?!?!

06/30/2013 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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