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1. Based on the video, what is Mathematics?

It is the language of the universe. Also, mathematics does so well in


explaining the world as we’ve seen. Mathematics is so powerful to the point that
it always answers our questions about everything that is happening. It is a
combination of inventions and discoveries.

2. After watching the video, what is a mathematical pattern?

Mathematical patterns can be related to constellations, changing of


seasons, time, as well as the human body, and tiger stripes. Also building those
processes on what we create into art or cities. When science seems to understand
the pattern of the world, they often turn into the magical tool which is mathematics.
They quantify their calculations and use mathematical techniques to examine.
They also hope that through the mathematics they hope to discover the underline
causes of nature’s rhythm, regularities, and worth.

3. According to the video, why does nature follow the rules of Mathematics?

Nature reflects itself in patterns. Just like in the video related to


constellations, changing of seasons, time, as well as the human body, and tiger
stripes. Also building those processes on what we create into art or cities. When
science seems to understand the pattern of the world, they often turn into the
magical tool which is mathematics.
4. State your side on this: Will the universe exist without Mathematics or
Mathematics exists without the universe?

It's true that mathematics allows us to quantitatively describe the universe; when
used properly, it's a really useful instrument. But unlike a mathematical entity, the
universe is a physical one. All the conveniences that make our lives what they
are today wouldn't exist without mathematics. Now consider how different our
world would be now if mathematics had never been invented. Without time, there
would be no calendars, no structures, no transportation, no food, and so on.
Even if the language of the universe is ultimately mathematics the universe will
still exist even if there is no mathematics.

5. Is mathematics invented or discovered?

According to the video, it is discovered. But according to Derek (2013) that


Mathematics is a human construct. The only reason mathematics is admirably
suited to describing the physical world is that we invented it to do just that. It is a
product of the human mind and we make mathematics up as we go along to suit
our purposes. If the universe disappeared, there would be no mathematics in
the same way that there would be no football, tennis, chess, or any other set of
rules with relational structures that we contrived. Mathematics is not discovered,
it is invented. This is the non-Platonist position.

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