1. The problem asks for an explanation of semiotics and its relation to numbers. 2. Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. 3. Numbers can be considered signs that represent quantities or values. 4. In semiotics, a number is a signifier that points to a concept or quantity (the signified). 5. For example, the number $5$ signifies the concept of five units of something. 6. Numbers follow rules and systems (like the decimal system) that help us understand and communicate quantities. 7. Understanding numbers semiotically involves recognizing their symbolic meaning beyond just their numeric value. 8. This includes how numbers are used in language, culture, and communication to convey meaning. 9. Thus, semiotics helps us understand the deeper significance and function of numbers as symbols in human interaction.