The Relevance and Benefits of Math

Although math may be seen as a made-up framework, it provides valuable insights into various aspects of life. It helps with scientific research, medicine, engineering, technology, and even understanding political arguments. Math enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to empathize with others. However, the typical math curriculum, focused on standardized tests, often fails to ignite curiosity and inhibits open-ended questioning. This results in many individuals feeling disconnected from math and dismissing its relevance. There is a need to change the education system to allow for curiosity-driven math exploration and to validate questions, rather than making people feel inadequate for asking them.