Invented or Discovered?

Three eminent 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.

Ideas Roadshow is an award-winning initiative offering an expanding series of thought-provoking compilations developed from in-depth conversations between Howard Burton and more than 100 world-leading researchers across the arts and sciences, including 3 Nobel Laureates. Each compilation provides unique perspectives from several top experts on a single theme or topic.

The founder and creator of Ideas Roadshow, Howard Burton, holds a PhD in theoretical physics and an MA in philosophy and was the Founding Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physic in Canada.