The meaning of doing mathematics

Published 19 Sep 2025 in math.HO | (2509.15998v1)

Abstract: Can AI solve all math? What do we actually mean by doing mathematics? How do we communicate mathematics? What is mathematics beyond problem solving? This essay is my attempt to answer these questions.

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Petra Schwer

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