What Peter Rowlett thinks about creativity
British mathematician and lecturer in mathematics and computing at Sheffield Hallam University; editor of The Mathematical Gazette from 2026, co-founder of The Aperiodical and co-host of the Mathematical Objects podcast.
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1 dated position, 2024, in their own words. Our reading of what Peter Rowlett has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their words“People like to position maths as cold, hard logic, quite distinct from creative pursuits. Actually, maths often involves a great deal of creativity.”