Question

Why study math?

(I ask this for the sake of discussion)

Answer 1

To learn about Universe, to learn about everything.........for me to explore new ideas and as a Physics student to discover something

Answer 2

cause math is the mother of all sciences it has a great role in all the sciences just a mother of all siences

Answer 3

Because its interesting >.>

Answer 4

helps you think logically

Answer 5

also, it's useful with saving money and making the right financial choices

Answer 6

Some of the problems are fun o.O

Answer 7

math is a stepping stone to bigger things out there

Answer 8

study?

Answer 9

I study mathematics because it is a constant process of learning and discovery. Almost as if I'm on a journey to the center of truth, and mathematics is the train, sherpa, ladder, trail, and goal all in one, there is ALWAYS something new to learn, ALWAYS something new to discover, ALWAYS something else to exercise my faculties upon, to ask and to find why it works, something new always to understand. That constant process of learning and discovery is why I continue the journey, because in it I have joy.

Answer 10

Amistre:
Study, learn of, work at, why do it?

Answer 11

of always been under the impression that math just happens :)

Answer 12

So u don't have to to parties and tell everyone you suck at math....

Answer 13

the last time i had to study why my bankaccount goes to zero so quickly i developed a seasonal aneurysm :)

Answer 14

So you can watch Numbers on TV and actually know what he is talking about...

Answer 15

oh probably most important (to many people) is that math gives you plenty of job opportunities

Answer 16

I always wanted to be an actuary...

Answer 17

it gives me something to do with me fingers :)

Answer 18

Good point about Numb3rs, estudier!

Answer 19

the thing that i dint like about that show was the way the guy was always like; "you are way to stupid to understand what I want to tell you so let me tell you it in a way that even a baboon can comprehend". Umm if it can be explained easily, then whats all the hullabulloo about?

Answer 20

This is why it is considered cool to say "I suck at math".

Imagine saying "I suck at (something, bridge building)"

So what makes math different?

Answer 21

i suck at drinking milkshakes :)

Answer 22

Obviously, everyone needs some math.

So everyone has to learn some.

The real question is how much math does the average Joe (non-professional math person) need to know?

I mean, who cares what the degree of a polynomial is?