> honestly the language of maths too often obfuscates rather than simplifies
This is wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to begin.
Mathematical formulas and equations are the ultimate tool for simplification and abstraction, the best that humankind could come up with. Explaining mathematical concepts precisely in natural language can be extremely difficult and time-consuming. The only problem is, you have to learn that language, just like any other language. Otherwise, it's like complaining that Japanese "obfuscates" things because you can't read a sentence in Japanese.
This is true, however, mathematical notation is often intrinsically linked to its historical origin and might not be the optimal solution from a usability perspective.
the language of maths is precise yes but its still only one way of looking at maths. there's too many people who think because they have rote learned something it is the only way to see it. its like saying you shouldn't read in Japanese because everything can be adequately describednin English.
This is wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to begin.
Mathematical formulas and equations are the ultimate tool for simplification and abstraction, the best that humankind could come up with. Explaining mathematical concepts precisely in natural language can be extremely difficult and time-consuming. The only problem is, you have to learn that language, just like any other language. Otherwise, it's like complaining that Japanese "obfuscates" things because you can't read a sentence in Japanese.