"Is Algebra Necessary?"

I think a big problem with maths education is that in modern western society it is seen as 'cool' to suck at basic stuff.

I think a big problem with maths education is that in modern western society it is seen as 'cool' to suck at basic stuff.
The number of times I've heard someone tell me about how they "can't do maths" in an attempt to impress me or god knows what else.. it's unreal.
I've witnessed the same thing about cooking - someone asks me what I did last night, I tell them I made bolognese or something simple like that and I get regaled with tales about how they manage to burn baked beans.
It's not that I'm trying to be superior to anyone because I can cook and do maths, it's just enfuriating that people seem to think being unable to do simple things is something to brag about..

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dang it, how come I always get to start a new page >.>

I think a big problem with maths education is that in modern western society it is seen as 'cool' to suck at basic stuff.

8. To encourage the public to be complacent with mediocrity

Promote the public to believe that the fact is fashionable to be stupid, vulgar and uneducated…