Teaching math to kids as algebra -> geometry -> calculus was a relic of wanting to find engineers to build the world.

This has transformed to algebra -> statistics as administrative academia has become the dominant force in "educated” society.

Big Data and machine learning have normalized the learning of Linear Algebra.

The Bitcoin Standard requires that we get back to algebra and geometry but now focus on Number Theory and Analysis as fundamental tools.

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If we can't get a critical mass of bitcoiners before the dollar collapses they will be better off learning to weld or repair common electronics.

Could be chicken / egg. Also kids can and should learn both.

Nerds who can get their hands dirty will be in a good spot. Today I worked on building a custom #hamradio antenna. Definitely think the key is to do both.

I like the point about number theory, but why do we need a renewed emphasis on geometry and analysis? Don't get me wrong, those are great interesting subjects in their own right, but I don't see the connection.

I'd also say the shift to statistics is a valuable one. There's no other option for how to interpret the enormous quantities of data being collected and it's the way to understand what AI is doing. Statistical analysis is the only reason economists get paid so much: no one else is as well trained in causal inference.

Geometry is for abstract thinking and reasoning. Needed for analysis - agree it’s not the priority it is now with calculus but I’d still like to see kids learn it.

Also kids learn it very easily.

Any math can be taught like traditional geometry; i.e. with proofs and illustrations.