Invented or Discovered?
Three theoretical physicists (Freeman Dyson, Artur Ekert, Nima Arkani-Hamed) and one philosopher (James Robert Brown) reflect on different aspects of "mathematical Platonism" - the belief that numbers and mathematical concepts somehow have an existence independent of space, time, and us.
Director: Howard Burton
Runtime: 15 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Invented or Discovered? about?
- Three theoretical physicists (Freeman Dyson, Artur Ekert, Nima Arkani-Hamed) and one philosopher (James Robert Brown) reflect on different aspects of "mathematical Platonism" - the belief that numbers and mathematical concepts somehow have an existence independent of space, time, and us.
- Who directed Invented or Discovered??
- Invented or Discovered? was directed by Howard Burton.
- How long is Invented or Discovered??
- Invented or Discovered? has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).