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I firmly believe that mathematics is given far too much priority over arts, humanities, and even science. CMV?

**Edit:** Some elaboration. 

Where is the culture in overemphasizing mathematics? Sure, did can do trigonometry in the eighth grade, but can he appreciate a good novel, or is he taught the important of walking and riding a bicycle versus taking a vehicle? He can find the volume of his pencil if it were hollowed out, but does he know about the mass deforestation and global warming? Can he simply sit and be present for ten minutes, thinking of nothing? Does he know what to do if his bicycle experiences a chain derailment or if his vehicle starts making a knocking noise below his feet as compared to the passenger side of the engine bay? Does he even know the state bird or flower? Can be name *three* literary geniuses of the 20th century? The 19th? Does he know of Bach? Vivaldi? What of John Nash, even? What about Home-Ec? Sure, you can do quadrilateral whatcha-call-its, but can you bake a loaf of bread? Do you know that you should not use a credit card if you don't have the money already? Do you know when to pay that card to avoid interest? 

I could go on. Truth has it that mathematics is being placed at far too high of a priority than all other fields. Mathematics is *not* the soul of the universe (okay, so, it is...). Where are we if what we are most focused on is that of *technological* advancement and not even cultural *maintenance*?

**Note:** Thank you all so much for some great discussion and viewpoints. I can see some reasoning behind the value of mathematics, for the most part. Maybe, then, we should look at the value of our educations and its delivery methods.
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Music and other art forms are often heavily influenced by math. BPM and the longevity of notes all flow mathematically. Science could not be understood without math either. Mathematics basically are part of everything in our day to day lives, maybe not in a geometry or algebra question, but math is always in our lives.