Why the importance of math is inversely proportional to your aptitude for natural reasoning.

In a recent discussion, I contended that the importance of math is inversely proportional to a person’s aptitude for natural reasoning (i.e. the poorer your reasoning skills, the more math you should learn). Needless to say, there were more than a handful of dissenting voices (most eluding to various levels of delusional snobbery), but nevertheless, I stand by my position wholeheartedly. Having mooched around the technology arena for more decades than I care to mention, I’ve had the opportunity to rub shoulders with just about every kind of person you can imagine. Whilst each generally exhibited their own personality and unique nuances, all appeared to fit comfortably within one of the following four categories: Exceptional natural reasoning skills, with additional contemporary mathematical knowledge. Exceptional natural reasoning skills, with no contemporary mathematical knowledge. Nominal natural reasoning skills, with additional contemporary mathematical knowledge. Nominal natural r