Mathematics Debate

The cluster centers on arguments about the role, validity, and applicability of mathematics, with commenters often sarcastically defending math against dismissals or claims that downplay its importance.

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Sample Comments

wizzwizz4 • May 18, 2021 • View on HN

Tell that to the mathematicians.

sjg007 • Jul 8, 2021 • View on HN

Psssh.. it's all math.

tech_ken • Oct 25, 2023 • View on HN

Can't speak to that one! Just interested in the math

WithinReason • May 8, 2022 • View on HN

Now say this to a mathematician and see what happens

wwasilev • Feb 5, 2019 • View on HN

Don't do math! Math will change you! ;)

Domenic_S • Aug 23, 2022 • View on HN

Would be interested in your math.

aledalgrande • Dec 26, 2019 • View on HN

Could you elaborate on The Math?

davidgerard • Nov 27, 2013 • View on HN

You're arguing with mathematics here.

recursive • Sep 12, 2014 • View on HN

That's maybe helpful for mathemticians.

Muzza • Oct 24, 2010 • View on HN

I don't see how it's anti-math.