As a Math/Science teacher who has to make decisions every day about who and what to teach, I agree that "with a broad education we are fishing for advantages in

As a Math/Science teacher who has to make decisions every day about who and what to teach, I agree that "with a broad education we are fishing for advantages in the future". I see a similarity with playing sport. When we are young, we play various sports. Some will make a career out of a sport they are good at. Some will continue to play occasionally just for enjoyment it brings. Most will probably benefit health-wise from the experience. Similarly with Math/Science education. It may become a career, an occasional interest, or simply a memory that gives some quantitative insight into what goes on around us.