Human Math Part 6: The Assumption Equation
Human Math – Part 6 The Assumption Equation When Incomplete Information Creates Complete Mistakes Background Opening Traditional mathematics follows a predictable path. When we use the correct formula, insert the correct values, and perform the correct calculations, we usually arrive at the correct answer. Human Math is different. Human beings often make decisions without having access to all the variables. Sometimes we react based on: emotions, appearances, assumptions, fear, rumors, incomplete information, or past experiences. As a result, people occasionally reach conclusions before discovering the truth. And in Human Math, premature conclusions can create consequences that cannot be reversed. A Childhood Story During childhood, many of us heard stories that carried lessons far deeper than they first appeared. One such story involved a village woman, her infant child, and a faithful mongoose. The mongoose lived near the family home and was loved by the young ch...