Mathematical Infrastructure
by
Péter Prőhle
BME, Technical University Budapest

Mathematical Infrastructure is neither Informatics, nor Discrete Mathematics including Universal Algebra. It is even not a branch of any pure or applied science. Mathematical Infrastructure is a new way of thinking, a general framework for better interfacing our pure mathematical interest with the needs of the real world.

The traditional approaches, like Informatics and Applied Mathematics fail to have the appropriate way of thinking, and hence generate the standard rejection "The life is not Mathematics!". This way the mathematicians are heading for disaster in the game of survival.

The Universal Algebraic way of thinking is quite unique in a sense, and perfectly suitable for developing new systems of notions. New branches of Mathematics should grow, reflecting the diverse aspects of the life. Our way of thinking could assist this growth by delivering the appropriate discrete mathematical machinery.

Ït is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well." (Rene Descartes) It is our responsibility to demonstrate, that "There is no life without Mathematics!".

Date received: August 2, 1999