Advanced Math

[Vinz]

Is it needed in a non-mathematician's daily life?

 

[gorillabull]

no all you need to exist is food water and air

 

[fladdermasken]

What's advanced mathematics?

Define and put down your own point of view.

 

[Shar Dundred]

I'd say it depends.
An architect needs advanced maths, of course, in order to be able to construct buildings that are NOT supposed to coincide. An ordinary construction worker on the other hand doesn't.
I think it can't hurt to know a bit more about math, but I'd still say not all of it is needed in a non-mathematician's life. Some of it perhaps, but not all of it.

 

[chobibo]

Why do you ask, is it school issues? No need to worry, it will pass.

 

[rulerofiron99]

Yes. It is necessary in most well-paying jobs, and is useful in many others.

Even in construction, you can use mathematics to optimise your process to minimize the time required to do jobs, and reduce the amount of resources wasted.

An artist can use advanced mathematics to generate new visual effects and explore mathematical patterns for inspiration.

It's useful for everyone to optimise the management of their own finances, determine by yourself if an investment plan is worth it.

 

[Orcnet]

Mathematics is open to your every field of need, and very much will be a strong point for you to live on a daily life, without math its going to be terrible.

At my young age at first I thought after graduating from high school math is over and shit, and then I took the course of Information Technology, that's when I regret my feelings and started getting back to shape by studying math.

Its very vital to the choice of your career, you every day cost plan, and also through other purposes that would require systematic approaches.

What's advanced mathematics?.

Probably advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, or Statistics I guess. Those topics almost blasted my brains during my study.

 

[Sky Green]

This is a quite interesting, yet common question. Most people think that in life, you only need the most simple forms of math. However, what some don't realize is that many computer-generated imagery does involve a lot of "advanced" maths.

In conclusion, advanced maths isn't necessarily needed in day-to-day life, but it sure is needed in today's culture.

 

[Xonok]

Also, the thing with maths and many other areas is that you don't know what you're missing if you don't even understand the subject.
There is a related joke about IT people:
"A programmer is a person that solves problems you didn't know you had in ways you don't understand"

I was quite bored of maths before I started programming. Now it's saving me so much time that it may as well be my favorite subject in school.

 

[fladdermasken]

Assuming we're talking university-level mathematics, e.g. real analysis, topology or any branch heavy laden in rigorous proof writing, then no. They are not necessary for anyone not gearing toward a higher level of academic work. Mathematics is a language. It conveys logic, like any other language. It is only necessary in an environment where people require you to speak it.

The problem-solver mindset you get from it is a great boost though, in day-to-day life and work alike.

Probably advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, or Statistics I guess. Those topics almost blasted my brains during my study.

You cover all of those before higher education.

Also,

Most people here think that math is arithmetic and formality is high school geometry.

 

[Orcnet]

You cover all of those before higher education.

And, Not all topics for those subjects will be remembered after completing lower education(unless you're versatile in math), that is why college also brings this topics back again, like English and History.

Depending on the College course you are going to take, but I believe every course takes them all back for a reason.