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We (almost) never use it in real life, unless we work for NASA or MIT. And, what we need to know for real life we can typically learn as we go along.
I get that the point of math class is not only about the math techniques in themselves but also about developing higher-order thinking, abstract thinking, etc. But there lots of ways of doing this that are much more interesting and meaningful. E.g.:

Have a debate about things that actually matter.
Write an essay about things that actually matter.
Solve some kind of real-world problem that actually matters.
Etc.


Occasionally, solving real-world problems will involve some math. Rarely, it will involve basic algebra. Almost never will it involve anything more advanced than that. And if ever the real-world problems a person encounters in life require it, a person can learn some calculus if they so choose.
One could argue that the person will be too far behind at that point, but that argument doesn't quite hold up. Those with the aptitude and passion will by default pursue those projects and subjects which are meaningful to them--be it astronomy, physics, epidemiology, etc.--and in the event that advanced math becomes necessary in those pursuits, they could not be better placed to fully understand and appreciate the value of that math than from within the contexts in which it is actually meaningful and useful. Indeed, there is no better way to learn math.

>> No.11846041

>>11846031
Mate, physics is my wife and maths is my mistress. I love them both for their own sake not because I can get something out of them

>> No.11846045

>>11846031
let me guess: you think that advanced math is Algebra 2 or Calculus 1

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>>11846031
Yes to no. You have to disregard this idea. Because of the era of information. It's way more important than you think. Did you have the concepts of this revolution? It's quite difficult to point where is the end, but also the beginning

>> No.11846049

>>11846041
It musts be a sad relationship. You can't have love with them

>> No.11846089

>>11846031
>I'm too stupid to understand how math impacts my life directly and indirectly, and too lazy to look it up.
Go back to Jr. High and get off this board.

>> No.11846312

>>11846031
>We never use math it in real life
your life is useless
kys nothing of value lost

>> No.11846365

>>11846031
>t. Isn't working in anything important

>> No.11846371

>>11846031
>never use it in real life
literally every advanced mathematician uses it in real life. you think retards are the only people with a real life?

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>>11846031

>> No.11846377

>>11846031
>he doesn't make small toy robots
Okay.

>> No.11846391

>>11846371
Literally ever PhD scientist, engineer, and mathematician uses it in real life aka the best humanity has to offer.