A Rational Fear Of Mathematics

Suffering from constant generalized arithmophobia is nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, up till today, many adults still have it. What is it exactly? Technically speaking, it is an anxiety disorder which specifically affects mathematical reasoning and triggers feelings of panic. Although somewhat debilitating, it is nothing that one should be too worried about. Religious or superstitious people might have a more distinct concern towards particular numerals e.g. the number 666 is often thought to symbolize the devil in Western traditions or in Chinese culture, the number 4 is deemed unlucky because…