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Why isn't set theory taught from middle school to high school?

it has cleared up so many things for me and i've only watched a few videos on the subject.

>> No.8907691

>>8907683
Set theory is bullshit, watch Wildberger videos instead

>> No.8907708

>>8907683
set theory satisfies the urge to grasp at something, at least for a bit. but that's really it.

well you learn to use zorn's lemma which is useful

>> No.8907709

>>8907683
Because current basic education isn't geared for STEM students since most people are incapable of entering a highly academic field. Instead you are taught what you need to know to function as a normie. Sure a middleschooler could learn set theory, but it probably isn't going to be relevant in their lives.

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>>8907691
The new seminar on 5 point symmetry is amazing

>> No.8908372

Why isn't propositional logic a required course? You'd think functioning adults would understand simple shit like that "all men are mortal/Socrates", but... a high percentage apparently don't in my experience. Not joking.

>> No.8908393

>>8907683
Boolean Algebra in both sets (so set algebra) and logic was taught in HS here. Europe.

>> No.8908401

It is though. I learned a fair amount of set theory in 7th through 9th grade. Not particularly advanced set theory, mind you, but enough to understand sets and their applications to other math

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>>8907683
In an ideal world

>> No.8909034

>>8907683
It is in russia. That's part of why your beloved rudin is second semestr-level book.

>> No.8910029

>>8907683
The minute you try, parents will screaming, and every comedyfag in California will attack you in order to curry favor with their viewers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Math

Yes, I'm aware that that page claims set theory wasn't technically included. That won't save you.