[hobs]

It matters less, but the lack of numeracy means many people are befuddled by the most basic math related conversations, statistical conversations (polling), fraction or rate based (APR? Taxes???) things - all over the place.

Learning the basics and drilling them is a useful skill even if you can make the machine do it for you.

[graemep]

But most of those people befuddled by these things were drilled in it, but do not know how to apply it. Drill without understanding.