3 Reasons You Shouldn't Study Math

In this video I talk about 3 reasons why you maybe should not study math. Do you have any other reasons, comments, or opinions? If so, please leave a comment below.

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[davidmantooth]

When I was in school the professor said that we are probably not going to be writing equations in the work world. Then I got a job as an "equation writer".

[walidmachat]

I have a bachelor degree in math, I've always wanted to be a high school math teacher so when I got a job doing that I stopped and didn't even apply for masters degree, I still regret it that but I least I am back to self study just for the fun of it, watching your math classes in between my classes and working some stuff up is really fun and inspiring.

[pdraper]

I think your video sounds about right. I got a bachelors in pure math and then a masters too then eventually worked as an IT manager. I was asked (as a "clever chap") to contribute using math on only 4 occasions over the next 10 years. And each time I got totally out of my depth with real life problems that I'd had no specific training in. It's really not easy to live up to expectations as a math guy.

[claireelizabeth]

A few more reasons you might not want to study math:
-your heart isn't in it
-you're doing it to impress others
-you're doing it to prove that you're smart

I have a math degree (graduated in the spring), and I'm proud of myself. I went to college later in life, and that degree was hard won. But I had no idea what I was signing up for. I LOVED solving systems of equations. They felt like puzzles that actuality meant something--like, one could solve actual world problems with math. But the minute I got to proofs I regretted everything. I couldn't believe how incredibly out of touch they felt for me. By the time I figured that out, I'd moved through all of my lower division math and was left with nothing but theory. It was so incredibly demoralizing, because I couldn't understand the academic necessity of proving theorems that had (and continue to be) been proven by tens of millions before me. And yet, I felt like I was in so deep by that point that I just had to push through even though my heart wasn't in it.

[nwbackcountry]

I've always wanted to understand math, but a series of bad teachers and some personal laziness prevented me. I have always seen math as a window into the universe, perhaps the language of the universe. So in my late 40's, I am starting over and learning math. I want to see what you see.

[margaretphenicie]

I'm pretty much learning on my own so I can really understand something new every day. Reading to me is just something that is fundamental. Mathematics is something that really brings everything in focus in reality.

[Anonymous-qw]

I got a Bsc(Hons) in Mathematics in the UK in 1984. I think this is about the same level as a masters in the US. In those days it was difficult to go any further. You got funded to that level and a student grant. MScs in the UK were not that common. You could go straight to a Bsc(Hons) to PhD if you were lucky enough to find anyone to fund you. With a PhD you could perhaps get a job a a math lecturer at university. I got a job at a bank working in IT. I did a pretty general Mathematics Bsc(Hons). In the third year their were industry focused options such as Operational Research, Mathematical modelling and algorithms.
But this true is for lots of degrees at least in the UK at that time. That degrees weren't directly linked to employment. My cousin got a Bsc( Hons) in Geography and got a job in Computer Sales. What jobs use a English Literature or History degree other than teacher? Even Engineering degrees. I was talking to someone who now retired who got Mining Engineering degree and worked in Mining. He said he was really glad he never had to use any of the math he did for his degree, especially the Calculus, because he couldn't understand any of it.

[successorof]

If you are a highschool student or you are about to enter college, make sure you do some form of proof writing. You can use the free book called "book of proof". This is because what you view as math is very computational and not rigorous proof. Higher math is all about proof writing(at least the important ones). This might help you decide whether you wanna do math or not. Also, make sure you have perfected or at least improved your discipline, dedications, and work ethics. I am a senior in college and still struggle with all of that. Have Fun and good luck.

[Fekuchand_]

Your videos gives me a different perspective to look at math and as well to life in general, you are really a inspiring person 🙏

[graymoody]

I always used to say that the only two true subjects in life are math and history. Everything can be condensed down to either, or a combination thereof haha. I'm about to go back to school in the spring to finish my biochemistry degree I dropped out of 5 years ago, and am highly considering getting a minor in math so I can take fundamentals, differential equations etc. There is always a subset of math that is highly advantageous to your field of interest in my opinion.

[ipann]

I'm currently taking Diploma in Science (Mathematics) sem 1 !!. I actually felt a bit like regret ? because I have to focus on mostly math subjects. I really love physics back in high school. I guess I will continue studying physics in my free time. btw your statistics video is awesome, I love it!

[justme]

You're a jewel. I'm glad you think the way you do.

[ludzask]

I'm a lazy person to learn math unless I'm stuck for work but I want to change myself right now. I want to learn math from scratch because I think my math base is lacking. if you ask what makes me want to study again is i was fascinated when i saw how people can calculate quantum physics and also in religion i study is obligatory. That's why I hope you can make a video playlist from 0, not just the roadmap.

I'm sorry because my English is very bad, thank you sir.

[MichaelAddlesee]

You have to ask what you want to achieve in life. If it requires maths then study it. But be aware that most real world problems don't have analytic solutions like you get as examples in school. Knowing proofs allows you to use maths in a sound way. It's a toolbox of tools and you need to know when each one is appropriate.

[sayacoeur]

I've been debating whether or not I should add math degree to my current accounting degree and double major in both so this was v helpful! Love your videos :)

[hussainfawzer]

All the reasons you mentioned in this video is true…
Especially the second reason: it consumes lot of time. I am personally going through this problem. I can study 15-18 hours math without a break (except for bathroom). If you start to like math too much, it’ll consume your whole life. It’s dangerous, because your family life would get affected and you could end in a breakup or divorce. Also you might not have many fiends at the end.

[jbbentley]

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[DouglasHPlumb]

I have a question: I often self-study math, mostly just to remind myself of the engineering math I used to do so that I can create a software app - no idea of the project yet - just figured I need a lot of math to create something of value. Usually, I do this with textbooks, and it's really just to extend engineering math knowledge. I tried a high quality well-made EXPENSIVE online course recently in stats through MIT, who pride themselves on teaching - and it was well taught. I found that I could get good marks, and it took a lot of time, but I wasn't remembering what I was learning. I wonder if that is my age (58) or the fact that we were not doing many practice exercises, the course was entirely conceptual and you really had to think, but there were not enough problems. I could think through the problems but not remember the concepts well. In the first half of this graduate-level difficult course, I did well but in the second half where we applied the concepts, I had just forgotten things- even basic things. I had to give it up. Usually, I do a lot of problems - in fact, that's all you do when you self-study. I am are either doing proofs, deductions or problems when I self-study. Is doing a lot of problems a universal thing- an absolute requirement? I know the math sorcerer advises it but is this advice universal? MIT is first class for teaching, so I think maybe it may be my age catching up to me.

[gavregan]

I was in my second year of a theoretical physics MSci at a famous russel group university before I had to leave due to health reasons partly the fault of the uni) sadly I've been declared unfit for work now (Scotland UK). I always liked mathematics but these last couple of years I've been self studying mathematics again and I absolutely love mathematics I've been attacking the textbooks I had as well as buying new ones and have an absolute passion to the point that I can honestly identify with the second reason here as I've at times sat down to kill a couple of hours by doing some calculus or more recently discrete math and thing I know several hours have just flown in. Im actually considering perhaps doing an open uni degree in math just for something to keep me occupied as my anxiety means a brick and mortar uni is not viable and I sure as heck can't trust the uni I was already at.

TLDR: I find it way too easy to identify with reason 2.

[Penrose]

Curious to know what your thoughts are on spending time studying "applied" maths as opposed to "pure" maths? I am finding myself leaning towards the former lately due to wanting to feel like the problems I'm solving have tangible bases. Thanks for another great one Sorc.