<p>mathwiz, I define abstract/pure math to be mathematics which is NOT created to describe the physical world. Thus to say “A lot of abstract math is created because new science requires it” is a silly contradiction of terms.</p>
<p>mathwiz, I define abstract/pure math to be mathematics which is NOT created to describe the physical world. Thus to say “A lot of abstract math is created because new science requires it” is a silly contradiction of terms.</p>