Most students find math unfathomable, labyrinthine by the time of univariate integration (Reddit). Even overachievers — who ace undergraduate math without studying — will eventually be convoluted by math, like in post-doctoral Abstract Algebra or Number Theory. But exactly why's (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine? I'm comparing math with law and medicine as they're highly sought non-math subjects.

Rule out these non-answers because they also appertain to law and medicine.

Pre-suppose no dyscalculia. Pre-suppose no ineffective teaching that cannot be the decisive reason, because math still bewilders and overwhelms students even when taught skillfully by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine. Laws are daily created, amended, repealed by administrative authorities, civil servants, or politicians. Old medications stop working (e.g. drug resistance), new medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine "also build on each other in a way that most topics don't, especially before college". Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or maritime law.

Most students find math unfathomable, labyrinthine by the time of univariate integration (Reddit). Even overachievers – who ace undergraduate math without studying – will eventually be convoluted by math, like in post-doctoral abstract algebra or number theory. But exactly why’s (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine? I’m comparing math with law and medicine as they’re highly sought non-math subjects.

Rule out these non-answers because they also appertain to law and medicine.

Pre-suppose no dyscalculia. Pre-suppose no ineffective teaching that cannot be the decisive reason, because math still bewilders and overwhelms students even when taught skillfully by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine. Laws are daily created, amended, repealed by administrative authorities, civil servants, or politicians. Old medications stop working (e.g. drug resistance), new medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine “also build on each other in a way that most topics don’t, especially before college”. Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or maritime law.

Most students find math unfathomable and labyrinthine by the time of univariate integration (see also Reddit). Even overachievers — who ace undergraduate math without studying — will eventually be convoluted by math, like in PhD-level Abstract Algebra or Number Theory. But exactly why's (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine?

Rule out these non-answers because they also appertain to law and medicine.

I compare math with law and medicine because these are the popular non-math subjects in Australia. Australian undergraduates do not study liberal arts like the USA.

Pre-suppose no dyscalculia. Pre-suppose no ineffective teaching that cannot be the decisive reason, because math still bewilders and overwhelms students even when taught skillfully by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine. Laws are daily created, amended, repealed by administrative authorities, civil servants, or politicians. Old medications stop working (e.g. drug resistance), new medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine "also build on each other in a way that most topics don't, especially before college". Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or maritime law.

Most students find math unfathomable, labyrinthine by the time of univariate integration (Reddit). Even overachievers — who ace undergraduate math without studying — will eventually be convoluted by math, like in post-doctoral Abstract Algebra or Number Theory. But exactly why's (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine? I'm comparing math with law and medicine as they're highly sought non-math subjects.

Rule out these non-answers because they also appertain to law and medicine.

Pre-suppose no dyscalculia. Pre-suppose no ineffective teaching that cannot be the decisive reason, because math still bewilders and overwhelms students even when taught skillfully by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine. Laws are daily created, amended, repealed by administrative authorities, civil servants, or politicians. Old medications stop working (e.g. drug resistance), new medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine "also build on each other in a way that most topics don't, especially before college". Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or maritime law.

Univariate calculus — e.g. integration (see also Reddit) — is when most students find math unfathomable and labyrinthine. Even overachievers — who ace high school calculus without studying — will eventually be puzzled or convoluted by math, like in undergraduate or graduate Analysis or Abstract Algebra. But why exactly is (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine?

Rule out these non-answers that also appertain to law and medicine.

I am comparing math with law and medicine because these are popular non-math subjects in Australia. Australian undergraduates do not study liberal arts like the USA.

Assume no dyscalculia. Ineffective teaching cannot be a reason, because students are still bewildered, overwhelmed by math even when taught well by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine — because laws are created, amended, repealed daily by judges, administrative authorities, civil servants, and politicians. New medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine "also build on each other in a way that most topics don't, especially before college". Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or shipping law.

Most students find math unfathomable and labyrinthine by the time of univariate integration (see also Reddit). Even overachievers — who ace undergraduate math without studying — will eventually be convoluted by math, like in PhD-level Abstract Algebra or Number Theory. But exactly why's (abstract) math way knottier and thornier than law or medicine?

Rule out these non-answers because they also appertain to law and medicine.

I compare math with law and medicine because these are the popular non-math subjects in Australia. Australian undergraduates do not study liberal arts like the USA.

Pre-suppose no dyscalculia. Pre-suppose no ineffective teaching that cannot be the decisive reason, because math still bewilders and overwhelms students even when taught skillfully by teachers who have PhDs in math.

Information overload and quantity. Information changes more swiftly in law and medicine. Laws are daily created, amended, repealed by administrative authorities, civil servants, or politicians. Old medications stop working (e.g. drug resistance), new medications are patented, and new diseases crop up.

Incrementalism. Law and medicine "also build on each other in a way that most topics don't, especially before college". Law schools make contract law a prerequisite for commercial or maritime law.