"Without mathematics, there'd be no physics, no chemistry, no cosmology or astronomy. Any field of study depending on statistics, geometry, or any kind of calculation, would simply cease to be.

Then there are the practical applications.

Without maths there's no architecture, no commerce, no accurate maps or time-keeping; therefore no navigation or aviation, no electricity or cars - the list of maths-dependent disciplines is endless.

Mathematics pervades every aspect of our lives: every time we switch on the television, plug in a computer or drive a car, pay with a credit card, and travel on a plane, we're relying on maths."