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@emilygorcenski some people claim mathematics is not invented (put together), it is discovered (uncovering a pre-existing platonic universe).

If true, then human motivations govern the path of discovery but not the content.

If false, then human motivations determine both the path and content of mathematics, with the only (apparent) constraint being logical coherence.

In either case, our nature and diverse cultures play huge role in the shape of mathematics at any given time.