Where to go from here? a book question....

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The discussion centers on the challenge of connecting mathematical studies to real-world applications after a long hiatus from the subject. The individual has explored various calculus and mathematics resources but struggles with motivation and relevance. They seek advice on how to relate their mathematical knowledge to practical situations or whether to simply appreciate the beauty of math for its own sake. The response emphasizes that the connection to reality largely depends on personal goals, suggesting that understanding mathematical concepts can enhance critical thinking, such as analyzing the logic in speeches. However, it also notes the potential discomfort in recognizing inconsistencies in public discourse.
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Hello,

I stopped studying math after grade 10. Then many years later I did.
1-calculus dairies. (story book with personal calculus experience )
2-idiot's guide to calculus.
3-Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences(Mary Boas)
4-Advance Engineering Mathematics (Erwin Kreyszig)
5-real analysis, and some pure mathematics books, few chapters here and there.
6-little bit of octave/matlab skills.Little bit of c, some python some shell..

As much as I like looking at the symbols and and writing equation on paper and solving them, I get side tracked.. and think why I am doing it?
My question to you is:
How do I connect this stuff to reality?
Or I just learn new stuff and marvel the beauty ??
 
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knockout_artist said:
How do I connect this stuff to reality?
This depends very much on your goal. If nothing else, it helps analyse speeches on TV with respect to their logic consistency. However, I warn you. It might be unpleasant to recognize all the ... politicians are saying.
 
So I am not the only one finding inconsistent logics all over the place ...:biggrin:
 

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