[codeflo]

I believe so, yes. I think it's somewhat likely that mathematically minded people would come up with that idea independently -- it's essentially Platonism taken to its logical conclusion.

For reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_universe_hypothes...

[kirill5pol]

Yep, had the same thoughts a few years ago too. Basically if you accept mathematical realism as an axiom, pretty often you get to this idea

[omnicognate]

Had this thought in the bath ~25 years ago. Not an idea you can actually do anything with, though, other than go 'huh, interesting' and add more hot water.