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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Statistics and data science are way more useful for the average person than calculus. I run a small research firm and I am constantly looking for people with even basic skills understanding and interpreting data. It's frustrating how many college graduates don't seem to have these skills even when their pure math skills are better than mine. Very little of our work requires complex math but being able to run a statistical analysis on a data set, and to understand which conclusions are supported by the data and which aren't, is essential.

In the last few years we have been incorporating more AI capabilities into our work, both on our own initiative and often at the behest of clients. AI is really good at math. AI is crap at making judgment calls that require you to synthesize both quantitative information and qualitative factors. I need people who can utilize AI while also adding value with their analytical ability. These skills are sadly lacking in the current workforce but are in very high demand among my clients. I could probably take on 3-4x the number of projects I currently do if I could find more people. As it stands I regular turn down work because I lack capacity. I've also had two clients hire away some of my best people for in-house positions in the last year because they are looking for the same skills.

I think a lot of math-based jobs are going to become obsolete in the next 10 years due to AI, and we are not doing enough educate people to be critical thinkers with analytical ability.[/quote]

AMEN.

And you know how to grow analytical thinkers? BY READING. Including Shakespeare. Kids don't read today. Who gives a shit about calculus when our kids can't even read books?? [/quote]

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