As a thought experiment. Was the original thing invented or discovered?
Many things are re-invented/rediscovered from first principles. In maths, some people prefer to think maths are created, and some prefer to think in terms of discovering/uncovering sth that was already there.
Many things are re-invented/rediscovered from first principles. In maths, some people prefer to think maths are created, and some prefer to think in terms of discovering/uncovering sth that was already there.