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Explore a thought-provoking video lecture that delves into the controversial paper "Real fish, real numbers, real jobs" by N J Wildberger. Listen to the author read and discuss his humorous yet critical take on modern mathematics' approach to real numbers and its implications for education and employment. Gain insights into the paper's reception and the broader issues it raises about self-criticism within the mathematical community. Examine the historical context of numbers, the challenges in teaching mathematics, and potential future directions for the field.