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Old 07-19-2006, 07:41 AM
ShakeZula06 ShakeZula06 is offline
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Default Re: David Sklansky\'s Article: Math, Logic, and Poker

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How do you convice parents a math/science education is worth more than what is currently offered?

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The point is not to advise people or parents to go into math/science jobs, it's to use math, science, and logic to go about making +EV decisions in life.

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So my question to you is how do you get people to change their thinking about what is important?

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You are not asking me but I'll give my answer-

Teach them mathmatics and logic and they'll understand. Wanting to be a pro football player if probable enough is logical, NFL players make a lot of money, and being a good athlete can provide for a scholorship to a good school.

Math isn't all about using the quadradic formula, it's about making +EV decisions in life, whether it be relationships, occupation, or at the poker table
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