> But no one can make use of something whose existence they are unaware of. Exactly. Like you mentioned about ratios or estimation, imagine someone who had no

> But no one can make use of something whose existence they are unaware of. Exactly. Like you mentioned about ratios or estimation, imagine someone who had no idea what algebra was. If society let them claim it was useless to them, even if they never sit down and solve equations as part of their job, having a slightly deeper understanding of mathematics would influence how they interact with the world. Even just knowing that a computer can be programmed, understanding data structures when working with office programs, understanding security when using passwords, automating things like personal finance, or understanding what they're being sold, would be a big step up. Understanding more than just mystical flickering 1s and 0s from some Hollywood movie would enable so much.