I did not learn math (beyond trivial school level) as a child, because I was not smart enough to figure out why it was supposed to be interesting (and not knowing anyone who was into more than pretend play about this). It seems the path to the core of the architecture of our mind
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Yes. They are essentially the high priests of our present era. Just like the high priests of yore, they get their authority by demonstrating their ability to perform ‘miracles’. Whiz bang machines & inventions today, the movements of celestial bodies earlier.
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Remarkably few mathematicians seem to be able to prove to themselves that stage magic is the right career choice.
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