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> And conversely, most maths aren't that abstract. Mathematicians constantly draw diagrams, plot curves, and use various concrete representations of the object they manipulate. Geometric intuition is a very important tool. I wonder if it's not our best strength compared to machines.

That would fit with the whole gestalt theory and how our brains are really good at intuitively* finding shapes within shapes (literally).

* read: not with predefined conscious algorithms




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