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Of course, the economy doesn't depend on masses having solid mathematical education (and knowledge), but the world would be a much, much better place if all kin
by nzp 10y ago
Of course, the economy doesn't depend on masses having solid mathematical education (and knowledge), but the world would be a much, much better place if all kinds of “advanced” math was common knowledge and skill (and not just math). I am aware that that is currently a bit of a sci-fi scenario. Anyway, the author need not worry a thing — wishful thinking aside, as long as we live in a capitalist society, we're in no danger of large percentages of population being educated in any advanced subject. Or at all.
- dTal 10y agoIndeed; just because a job can be done without mathematics, doesn't mean it can be done as well, or as fast, or with as much confidence in the solution. One could interpret a lack of use of mathematics as less of an indication it's not needed and more of an indication we're not maximising our efficiency.