I would say (not an expert) math is a representation of (numerical) logic, and as it gets more complex, the conventions if representing logical ideas need to be laid out. But that said, once done (teething pains), a learned and read peer “in the art” should be able to both comprehend and communicate at least mathematical ideas, and as a (gradual) extension to this, applied technology.
Put another way, ‘greek’ ideas should be easier to communicate with than ‘latin’ ideas.
However all bets out the window if aliens have a straight up ‘God’ that just gives them stuff and they are themselves dumb as doornails. In which case we have a few common denominators already living it up.
Well… up to the base calculation methods. Logic is universal. Math is a set of rules. Aliens might rule different.
I would say (not an expert) math is a representation of (numerical) logic, and as it gets more complex, the conventions if representing logical ideas need to be laid out. But that said, once done (teething pains), a learned and read peer “in the art” should be able to both comprehend and communicate at least mathematical ideas, and as a (gradual) extension to this, applied technology.
Put another way, ‘greek’ ideas should be easier to communicate with than ‘latin’ ideas.
However all bets out the window if aliens have a straight up ‘God’ that just gives them stuff and they are themselves dumb as doornails. In which case we have a few common denominators already living it up.