Jonathan_Graehl comments on Open Thread: July 2009 - Less Wrong
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I skimmed the paper. It's interesting. Thanks.
I still don't think you should curtail your math instruction, even if you do have a large impact on the course of humanity, in that millions of people end up more capable in math. I think you'd increase our resiliency against existential hazards, if anything.
But you're welcome to evangelize awareness of X on the side. I would have liked to hear my math teachers raise the topic - it's gripping stuff.