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by digitalarborist 3597 days ago
> Yes, everyone could learn mathematics. Just like everyone could get rich and go into space.

Ah the false analogy[1], we meet again. You don't really believe this do you? I mean you could make the same argument about gardening. Literally anyone can learn at least basic math, most people just don't have the inclination.

1) http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/falsean.htm