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Re:Why won’t anyone teach me math? by mamcx on Friday February 11, 2022 @10:32PM (#30309695)
> A degree in CS should be about much more than programming.

Sure, but CS is still about "Computing", not algebra or calculus!

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Re:Why won’t anyone teach me math? by mlyle on Saturday February 12, 2022 @01:17PM (#30314894)
We're basically talking about machines that are the embodiment of applied mathematics. Yes, a lot is discrete, but a lot is very well approximated with algebra and algebra is an important tool to have at hand when tackling discrete math.
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