>>11169254>>11169264Look at these two posts carefully.
Contrast them with the average posts in the mathematics general.
As a former economics undergrad, I want you to have a good understanding of what you're trying to get yourself into. Do you think you will be able to change people's minds better if you have an informed opinion? It's possible. Do you want to better understand what's going on on the news? It's possible.
What are your goals?
Mathematics will show you secrets of the universe, and you want to apply it to - what ends, exactly? What is worthy of your precious time and energy, as a person who could be earnestly and productively contributing to the knowledge quest?