It's also important for people who will never use it again. Learning algebra and geometry teaches you how to think critically and logically. So yeah, the gas station attendant over here may never use the cone area formula ever again, but at least it's not magic to them.

[–] Sandouq_Dyatha@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Another important thing is that there's no such thing as knowledge that you won't need or won't use.

[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Everything is like.. connected, man.

[–] Sandouq_Dyatha@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I am telling you the importance of learning and you call me a pothead.

[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 1 points 5 days ago

No, I'm actually agreeing with you completely. I can see why you took it that way though. My fault.

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago

i know several things that are actively detrimental to my own wellbeing