# Mathematics May Be a Language Built on the Nervous System by John von Neumann > "When we talk mathematics, we may be discussing a secondary language built on the primary language of the nervous system." > **— John von Neumann**, *The Computer and the Brain / related remarks; source verification pending* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: The Computer and the Brain / related remarks; source verification pending. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Neurotech|Neurotech]] - **Collection:** [[collections/Consciousness Continuity|Consciousness Continuity]] - **Article:** [[articles/Technologies for Consciousness Mapping and Transfer|Technologies for Consciousness Mapping and Transfer]] - **Article:** [[articles/2026 Annual Report on Brain-Computer Interfaces|2026 Annual Report on Brain-Computer Interfaces]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Closed-Loop Gaussian Sensorium Engine|The Closed-Loop Gaussian Sensorium Engine]] - **Wiki map:** [[wiki/Brain-Computer Interfaces|Brain-Computer Interfaces]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/John von Neumann|John von Neumann]] - [[wiki/Neural Interface|Neural Interface]] - [[wiki/Neural State Capture|Neural State Capture]] - [[wiki/Neural Decoding|Neural Decoding]] - [[wiki/Neurorights|Neurorights]] - [[wiki/Mental Privacy|Mental Privacy]] ## Share on Social Media ``` "When we talk mathematics, we may be discussing a secondary language built on the primary language of the nervous system." — John von Neumann, The Computer and the Brain / related remarks; source verification pending https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-john-von-neumann-mathematics-language-nervous-system ```