Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear shoes, bathe, and not make messes in the house.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heinlein argues that mathematical competence is essential for full humanity, suggesting those who lack it are merely functional subhumans.
- In plain terms
- Math skills are necessary to be fully human.
- What can you take from it?
- Develop math skills to be fully competent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines full humanity?
- Is math essential for worth?
Another view
This view excludes many valuable human traits like empathy or art.
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