Ian Stewart, “The Joy of Mathematics” (Open Agenda, 2021)
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Mathematicians Are More Than What Most People Think They Are
Maths is one of the best paid professions in terms of degree subject. You earn more money as a mathematician than almost any other degree subject at that waces. This is theouter cross of itn butthi this is a big secret that people don't stand. But because there is such a demand for trained mathematicians, very few go into teaching. And if you're trying to teach something, it feels very uncomfortable if your understanding is three pages ahead of the class.
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