From: jl@glen--canyon.com   
      
   On Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:21:35 +0100, "Carlos E.R."   
    wrote:   
      
   >On 2025-11-28 20:06, Joerg wrote:   
   >   
   >> We are not talking about math degrees. Those are much less useful than   
   >> physics degrees except for a teaching career. We are talking about math   
   >> basics as a foundation for doing a job. Heck, people even make colossal   
   >> personal financial mistakes because they lack basic math skills. I know   
   >> for sure because I have counseled many as a volunteer. Simple stuff like   
   >> not being able to understand compounded interest. One classic example:   
   >   
   >Math degrees are in high demand around here.   
      
   For what? Finance?   
      
      
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