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Something to ponder... I have a PhD in mathematics and have worked in tech for more than 30 years as a programmer. I went to a Renaissance era university in Scotland which is requi…

This is the conclusion I have come to as well. So much of what happens in society can be best explained (imo) by human psychology and our relationship with ego, desire, perceived s…

I was born and educated in Scotland, worked in the UK for a decade or so, then moved to the US and worked for big tech for 15 years while living in the US and becoming a US citizen…

Yes, when we design mathematics degree courses, there is, of course, only so much of the overall subject that can be covered. However, the definition of a mathematics major is, I t…

I, unfortunately, wasn't very clear, in my original comment, that I am making a distinction between theoretical computer science (the topic); and being a computer science major. Th…

From my observations of being in the industry so long, I would tend to agree that the content of computer science degrees has changed since the 80s and 90s. I should have made a cl…

Some context for what I am about to say: I read mathematics at university (in US terms I am a "math major") and have worked as a software engineer for almost 30 years; being around…

Oh wow, what an uninformed opinion. Not surprising, sadly, given that so many in tech are so one-dimensional. Perhaps a course in art history would help you understand that visual …

I am 47 years old and have had two suicide attempts in my life, various interventions and other close calls and I just want to say to you that, even though things can seem hopeless…

As a mathematics major, I find it encouraging to see non-mathematicians sing the praises of the subject. So I applaud that. But I think the author is overstating/slightly wrong abo…