Are Numbers Real or Just in Our Heads - Dr Clemency Montelle

Dr. Clemency Montelle, Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury, explores the intriguing question of whether numbers are real or simply inventions of the human mind. From everyday tasks to complex planning, numbers are essential, yet their nature sparks debate. Some argue numbers exist independently, like physical objects, while others see them as abstract tools, much like language. Dr. Montelle delves into this philosophical puzzle and examines how we can disagree on something so fundamental.