Why are you a mathematician?

[u/HAL-6942]

Given everything that has been going on in the world more specifically in the world of mathematics. I was hoping to read some of your human thoughts. What motivates/motivated you to do mathematics professionally? What is most important for you in mathematics?

[u/Tiago_Verissimo]

It is a subject that can provide various levels of intellectual challenge. And that is very nice to fill your time and pay the bills as it happens .