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Math

Arguably the most under-appreciated art form: patterns, symmetries, shapes, formulas, rules, proofs, applications, mysteries, myths, philosophies, ahas, and the like.
If math is the language of science and technology, why is it the world’s most disliked school subject for billions of students and their parents?
by Fasters February 11, 2023
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One of the core disciplines within science. The major fields within mathematics are algebra, analysis, number theory, topology, geometry, combinatorics, and logic. Math is concerned with structure, space, change, and quantity.
Mathematics requires much rigor for writing proofs. Most people are only introduced to mathematics that does not require such rigor. Mathematics is extremely influential in many fields, and, without it, modern society would not be the same - it would be less advanced.
It is only two weeks into the term that, in a calculus class, a student raises his hand and asks: "Will we ever need this stuff in real life?" The professor gently smiles at him and says: "Of course not - if your real life will consist of flipping hamburgers at MacDonald's!"

Q: What is the difference between a Ph.D. in mathematics and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four...
by andrecitito September 12, 2011
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A load of pointless garbage.

A torture method.
Math
by everyman53 May 3, 2010
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A subject that the dorky kid loves
Kyle: Dang math class again
Melvin: Oh my good golly gosh I love math class.
by Speed March 29, 2005
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The study of things that are pointless.
by grgreenhut@Gmail.com September 27, 2007
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Blake: Would you like to mathe with me
Hannah: No, I'm fine.
by Blake+Hannah February 9, 2018
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Math

What you do if you have a Beautiful Mind
Math can damage your health
by Not-so-bo-ri-ng September 30, 2003
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