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Mitochondria (lemmy.world)

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[–] Kalcifer 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We learn certain general subjects like this in science mainly to learn critical thinking, analytical/logical reasoning skills, how to apply the scientific method (which, yes, can come in handy in many areas of life besides science).

Given your previous claim:

No high schooler is EVER gonna pay even the slightest bit of attention if we incorporate a “taxes and accounting” class. No shot.

What makes you think that they'd be any more likely to pay attention to any other subject matter?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Maybe they don't, which is why most of what they teach is useless in 99% of every day life. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] Kalcifer 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

But, to me, that doesn't really explain why it would make sense to teach things that wouldn't be useful.