http://www.joetaxpayer.com/more-innumeracy/ Financial Commentary For The Average Joe Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:56:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.joetaxpayer.com/more-innumeracy/comment-page-1/#comment-8033 cube Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:53:21 +0000 http://www.joetaxpayer.com/?p=1753#comment-8033 Mathematical innumeracy is one of my pet peeves and it goes, hand in hand, with those who are clueless about science, too. Let's face it, stupid people are easier to lead. Mathematical innumeracy is one of my pet peeves and it goes, hand in hand, with those who are clueless about science, too. Let’s face it, stupid people are easier to lead.

]]> http://www.joetaxpayer.com/more-innumeracy/comment-page-1/#comment-7992 JOE Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:44:33 +0000 http://www.joetaxpayer.com/?p=1753#comment-7992 Fair enough, I guess. If I were ever in a position where I am choosing whom to hire, basic math skills would play into my decision. Not like a painter needs to worry about it much, but a cashier? Basic skills are expected. Fair enough, I guess. If I were ever in a position where I am choosing whom to hire, basic math skills would play into my decision. Not like a painter needs to worry about it much, but a cashier? Basic skills are expected.

]]> http://www.joetaxpayer.com/more-innumeracy/comment-page-1/#comment-7991 lowlywhisper Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:32:53 +0000 http://www.joetaxpayer.com/?p=1753#comment-7991 I've got a fair number of thoughts on the topic, but ultimately it boils down to having the freedom of not having think. If you can get by without it, why bother. It's not like there's a mathematical cave bear that devours the innumerate I’ve got a fair number of thoughts on the topic, but ultimately it boils down to having the freedom of not having think. If you can get by without it, why bother. It’s not like there’s a mathematical cave bear that devours the innumerate

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